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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 types).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Reason Code: Verify that the reason code you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for asset accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Acquired/Lost Reasons.
  Ensure that the reason code exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Reason Code: If the selected reason code is invalid, choose a different reason code that is valid for the transaction you are processing.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the selected reason code. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP implementation to understand the valid reason codes for your transactions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on asset accounting processes to better understand how to manage acquired/lost reasons effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.