How To Fix EI501 - Check/Free entry is only possible when field is activated

EI501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Check/Free entry is only possible when field is activated

What causes this issue?

The check / free entry is only possible when the field is activated.

System Response

The check for this field is switched off.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI501 - Check/Free entry is only possible when field is activated ?

  The SAP error message EI501 ("Check/Free entry is only possible when field is activated") typically occurs in the context of data entry or validation processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with fields that require specific configurations or settings to allow for certain types of input.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Field Activation: The field in question has not been activated for the check or free entry functionality. This means that the system is not configured to allow users to enter data freely or to perform checks on that field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the relevant module or transaction, where the field is not set up correctly to allow for the desired input method.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to that field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI501 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Activation:
  
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