How To Fix 5G189 - Reason for & Adjustment not entered.

5G189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Reason for & Adjustment not entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G189 - Reason for & Adjustment not entered. ?

  The SAP error message 5G189, which states "Reason for & Adjustment not entered," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when adjustments are being made in the system. This error indicates that a required field for entering a reason for the adjustment has not been filled out.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reason Code: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a reason code for the adjustment. In many financial processes, a reason for adjustments is mandatory to ensure proper documentation and tracking.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a reason for adjustments to be specified, and if this is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the field or not understood that it was required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Reason Code: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid