How To Fix EG685 - No replacement year found for device &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 685

• Message text: No replacement year found for device &1 &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:GLOS.3526BDCDAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>device</> data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG685 - No replacement year found for device &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message EG685 "No replacement year found for device &1 &2 &3 &4" typically occurs in the context of asset management or equipment management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a replacement year for a specific device or piece of equipment, which is necessary for various calculations, such as depreciation or planning for future replacements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the replacement year data for the specified device is missing in the system. This could be due to incomplete master data or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the equipment or device may not be set up correctly, leading to the system's inability to determine the replacement year.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect data.
  Inactive or Incorrectly Defined Replacement Strategy: The replacement strategy for the device may not be defined or may be inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the device in question. Ensure that all necessary fields, including the replacement year, are filled out correctly.
  Define Replacement Year: If the replacement year is not defined, you may need to add it. This can typically be done in the equipment master record or through the relevant configuration settings.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to equipment management and replacement strategies. Ensure that the replacement strategy is active and correctly defined.
  Data Migration Review: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to define or update replacement years for devices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as IE02 (Change Equipment) or IE03 (Display Equipment) to check and update the equipment master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EG685 error and ensure that the replacement year for the device is correctly defined in the system.