How To Fix 3E505 - Opt-out Reason Code is required only if Opt-out is after 55 days

3E505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Opt-out Reason Code is required only if Opt-out is after 55 days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E505 - Opt-out Reason Code is required only if Opt-out is after 55 days ?

  The SAP error message 3E505 indicates that an "Opt-out Reason Code is required only if Opt-out is after 55 days." This error typically arises in the context of managing customer data, particularly in relation to compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR or CCPA, where customers have the right to opt-out of certain data processing activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to process an opt-out request for a customer, but the system detects that the opt-out is being recorded after a period of 55 days.
  The system requires a reason code to be provided for the opt-out action, but none has been supplied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Opt-out Date: Verify the date of the opt-out request. If it is indeed after 55 days, you will need to provide a reason code.
  Provide an Opt-out Reason Code: When processing the opt-out, ensure that you include a valid reason code. This