How To Fix E_ACTION153 - Invalid 'Department Id'. Please use the F4 help.

E_ACTION153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E_ACTION - E-Actions

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Invalid 'Department Id'. Please use the F4 help.

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E_ACTION153 - Details

• The SAP error message E_ACTION153, which states "Invalid 'Department Id'. Please use the F4 help," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a department ID that does not exist or is not valid in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules where department IDs are used, such as HR, finance, or project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Entry: The user may have manually entered a department ID that is incorrect or does not exist in the database.
  Data Deletion: The department ID may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the department IDs.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the department IDs in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use F4 Help: 
  
  Click on the field where you entered the department ID and press the F4 key. This will bring up a list of valid department IDs that you can