How To Fix 5R505 - Make an entry in Plan field

5R505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Make an entry in Plan field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R505 - Make an entry in Plan field ?

  The SAP error message 5R505, which states "Make an entry in Plan field," typically occurs in the context of planning and scheduling within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP PP (Production Planning) or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance). This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "Plan" field, has not been filled out in the relevant transaction or screen.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a value in the "Plan" field, which is mandatory for the transaction to proceed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain fields to be filled out, and if they are not, the system will throw this error.
  User Role/Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify certain fields, leading to incomplete entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Data: The immediate solution is to ensure that the "Plan" field is filled