How To Fix EG689 - You have selected the "Det. co. area" field

EG689 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 689

• Message text: You have selected the "Det. co. area" field

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Det. co. area</> (<DS:DE.KZ_UIB>Determine
company area for periodic replacement list</>) field.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG689 - You have selected the "Det. co. area" field ?

  The SAP error message EG689 typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and indicates that there is an issue related to the "Det. co. area" (Determination Company Area) field in a transaction or report. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a transaction or generate a report that requires a specific configuration or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The determination company area may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Issues: The field may be left blank or filled with an invalid value.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the data related to the determination company area.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that relate to the company area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the determination company area is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the controlling