How To Fix EG747 - The specified replacement year is too late (renewal based on dev. cat.)

EG747 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 747

• Message text: The specified replacement year is too late (renewal based on dev. cat.)

What causes this issue?

You have specified a replacement year that is later than year derived
from the last certification year and the renewal period for the device
category.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG747 - The specified replacement year is too late (renewal based on dev. cat.) ?

  The SAP error message EG747, "The specified replacement year is too late (renewal based on dev. cat.)", typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to perform a transaction related to asset replacement or renewal, and the specified replacement year exceeds the allowable limits set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Replacement Year Exceeds Limits: The error indicates that the replacement year you are trying to enter is beyond the maximum allowable year defined in the system settings. This can happen if the asset's useful life or depreciation category has been set in such a way that it does not allow for a replacement year that far into the future.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for asset accounting, particularly in relation to the development category (dev. cat.), may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple data entry mistake where the year