5G878 - Car & & & & is not withdrawn, but cannot be found in IT 0442

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Car & & & & is not withdrawn, but cannot be found in IT 0442

What causes this issue?

The employee.s car is captured in the archive but is not found within
infotype Company Car (0442) whilst running report P46 Company Car
report. However, this car is not withdrawn. This may be due to an
unintentional deletion of a relevant infotype record.

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?

In order to avoid further problems:
Run the report P46 Company Car that will create a P46 'Withdrawn car'
form automatically. The withdrawal date will then be set to the date of
first availability of this car.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G878 - Car & & & & is not withdrawn, but cannot be found in IT 0442 ?

  The SAP error message 5G878 typically indicates an issue related to the management of a vehicle or asset in the system, particularly in the context of the "Car" or "Vehicle Management" module. The message suggests that the system is unable to find a specific vehicle (in this case, represented by "Car & & & &") in the relevant IT 0442 (which is usually related to the infotype for vehicle data).
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The vehicle may not be properly recorded in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  Incorrect Vehicle Status: The vehicle might not be in a status that allows it to be withdrawn or processed.
  Missing Entries: The vehicle might not have been entered into the IT 0442 infotype, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the vehicle data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vehicle Data: Verify that the vehicle is correctly entered in the system. Check the relevant infotype (IT 0442) to ensure that the vehicle exists and is active.
  Review Status: Ensure that the vehicle is in a status that allows it to be processed. If it is marked as withdrawn or inactive, it may need to be reactivated.
  Data Entry: If the vehicle is missing from IT 0442, you may need to enter the vehicle data again or restore it if it was deleted.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and manage vehicle data. If not, contact your SAP administrator to resolve any authorization issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling vehicle management issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., OIVI for vehicle management) that can help you navigate the system and check vehicle data.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.