How To Fix 5J403 - The selected Acquired/Lost reason is not valid

5J403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 403

• Message text: The selected Acquired/Lost reason is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J403 - The selected Acquired/Lost reason is not valid ?

  The SAP error message 5J403, which states "The selected Acquired/Lost reason is not valid," typically occurs in the context of managing business transactions related to asset acquisition or loss. This error indicates that the reason code you are trying to use for an acquisition or loss transaction is not recognized or is not valid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Reason Code: The reason code you selected may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the specific transaction type you are attempting to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the reason codes in the asset accounting module may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use the selected reason code.
  Transaction Context: The reason code may not be applicable for the type of transaction you are trying to execute (e.g., it may be restricted to certain asset classes or transaction