How To Fix CB508 - Enter "X" or " " as final issue indicator

CB508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Enter "X" or " " as final issue indicator

What causes this issue?

In the selected process message, material consumption data is
transferred to the destination &V1& (address
COCI_CONFIRM_MATERIAL_CONS). This destination contains the target
field <LS>Indicator: final issue</> with the permitted values " "
(blanks) or <LS>X</>. However, in the process message category, a
characteristic has been assigned to this target field whose value in
the current message is not within this value range.
The message cannot be processed by the destination &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the message has not yet been sent to another destination, correct and
send it from the message monitor.
Otherwise, manually post the data if necessary.

<DS:TRAN.MB1A>Proceed</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB508 - Enter "X" or " " as final issue indicator ?

  The SAP error message CB508, which states "Enter 'X' or ' ' as final issue indicator," typically occurs in the context of production order processing or material management within SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a specific input for the final issue indicator field, which is used to determine whether the material is being issued as a final quantity or not.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The final issue indicator field is left blank or contains an invalid value.
  The system requires a specific input ('X' for final issue or a blank space for non-final issue) to proceed with the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CB508 error, you should:
  
  Check the Field: Ensure that you are entering either 'X' (to indicate a final issue) or a blank space (to indicate a non-final issue) in the final issue indicator field.
  Review Transaction: If you are processing a production order or a goods movement, verify that all