How To Fix 5G677 - Enter reason for issue of certificate of payments

5G677 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Enter reason for issue of certificate of payments

What causes this issue?

You have indicated that a Certificate of Payments has been issued, but
you have not given the reason why.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G677 - Enter reason for issue of certificate of payments ?

  The SAP error message 5G677, which states "Enter reason for issue of certificate of payments," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with payment certificates, particularly in project management or construction-related modules. This error indicates that the system requires a reason or justification for issuing a payment certificate, which is a common requirement in financial and project management processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to issue a certificate of payment without providing the necessary reason or justification. This is often a mandatory field in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or process you are in when the error occurs. This could be related to project management, contract management, or financial transactions.
  
  
  Locate the Reason Field: Look for the field labeled "Reason for issue of certificate of payments" or similar in the