How To Fix EG802 - Sample drawings not possible in this year

EG802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Sample drawings not possible in this year

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to draw sample devices for an official lot.
It is not possible to draw sample devices for an official sampling lot
after the year of the first sampling (this applies to first lot
inspection) or after subsequent due years.

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.

EG802 - Details

• The SAP error message EG802, which states "Sample drawings not possible in this year," typically occurs in the context of SAP's materials management or production planning modules. This error is related to the inability to create or process sample drawings for a specific year, often due to configuration settings or data issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Year-End Closing: The error may arise if the fiscal year has been closed, and no further transactions can be processed for that year.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict sample drawings for certain periods or years.
  Material Master Data: The material in question may not be set up correctly in the material master, or it may not be allowed for sample drawing in the current year.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create sample drawings for the specified year.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status: Verify if the fiscal year has been closed. If it has, you