How To Fix 5G420 - Car with reg. number &1 would be unavailable for less than 30 days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Car with reg. number &1 would be unavailable for less than 30 days

What causes this issue?

Company car is not considered unavailable to the employee unless the
car is unavailable for 30 consecutive days or more.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Remove indicator from <ZK>Unavail field for this employee.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G420 - Car with reg. number &1 would be unavailable for less than 30 days ?

  The SAP error message 5G420 indicates that a vehicle (in this case, a car with a specific registration number) is unavailable for a period of less than 30 days. This message typically arises in the context of vehicle management or fleet management modules within SAP, where the system is designed to track the availability and status of vehicles.
  Cause:
  
  Availability Status: The vehicle is marked as unavailable in the system, but the duration of unavailability is less than the minimum threshold of 30 days.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to require a minimum unavailability period for certain operations or transactions.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in how the unavailability period was entered or recorded in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Vehicle Status: Check the status of the vehicle in the system to confirm its current availability and the reason for unavailability.
  Adjust Unavailability Period: If the vehicle is indeed unavailable for less than 30 days, consider whether it can be marked as available or if the unavailability period needs to be adjusted to meet the 30-day requirement.
  Configuration Review: If this is a recurring issue, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to determine if the 30-day rule is appropriate for your business processes. Adjust the settings if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling vehicle availability and related error messages.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is typically related to modules such as SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) or SAP Fleet Management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing vehicle statuses, such as IW31 (Create Order) or IW32 (Change Order).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to change vehicle statuses or manage unavailability periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that vehicle availability is managed correctly within your SAP system.