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How To Fix EG500 - Do not specify a removal reason


EG500 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EG - IS-U device management

  • Message number: 500

  • Message text: Do not specify a removal reason

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have specified a removal reason for which there is no removal date
    in the current <DS:GLOS.time slice>time slice</>.

    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?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


EG500 - Details

  • The SAP error message EG500 ("Do not specify a removal reason") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements, particularly when dealing with stock removals or adjustments. This error indicates that the system does not allow the specification of a removal reason for certain types of transactions.
    
    Cause: The error can arise due to several reasons: Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types in SAP do not require or allow a removal reason to be specified. For example, some stock removal processes may be designed to operate without a reason code. Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may have been set up to disallow removal reasons for specific movements or stock types. User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered a removal reason when it is not needed or allowed for the specific transaction being processed.
    Solution: To resolve the EG500 error, consider the following steps: Check Transaction Type: Verify the transaction

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