How To Fix 8I690 - Excise groups which are depots cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 690

• Message text: Excise groups which are depots cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I690 - Excise groups which are depots cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message 8I690 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of excise groups in the context of depot management. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation related to excise duties, and the system identifies that the excise group associated with a depot is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The excise group assigned to the depot may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of excise groups.
  Depot Not Allowed: The specific depot you are trying to use may not be allowed for the excise group in question. This could be due to restrictions in the configuration that prevent certain depots from being associated with specific excise groups.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials or the depot that is causing the system to reject the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Excise Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for excise groups in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for excise duty configuration and verify that the excise group is correctly set up for the depot you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Depot Settings:
  
  Ensure that the depot is correctly assigned to the excise group. You can check this in the master data for the depot (Transaction code: OX09 for plant settings).
  Make sure that the depot is allowed to handle the excise group you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the excise group is correctly assigned to the materials involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, material) is correctly maintained and does not have any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to excise duty configuration and depot management for any specific guidelines or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  OX09: For plant settings.
  MM02: For material master changes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to excise duty and depot management that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant settings.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in excise duty and depot management.