How To Fix >6889 - Choose close or open cash desks

>6889 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Choose close or open cash desks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6889 - Choose close or open cash desks ?

  The SAP error message "6889: Choose close or open cash desks" typically occurs in the context of cash management or point-of-sale (POS) operations within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of cash desks (or cash registers) in the system, specifically that the system is expecting a decision to be made regarding the status of the cash desk.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cash Desk Status: The error usually arises when a user attempts to perform an operation (like processing a transaction) without having a cash desk properly opened or closed. The system requires that a cash desk be in a specific state to proceed with certain transactions.
  Multiple Cash Desks: If there are multiple cash desks, the system may not know which one to use, leading to confusion.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to open or close cash desks, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open