How To Fix ES284 - Enter a system organization unit


ES284 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

  • Message number: 284

  • Message text: Enter a system organization unit

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  • What causes this issue?

    To obtain the where-used list for a system organization unit, you must
    enter the system organization unit ID.

    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?

    If you do not know the ID of the system organization unit you require,
    press F4. You can then search for it by specifying certain criteria.

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ES284 - Details

  • The SAP error message ES284, which states "Enter a system organization unit," typically occurs when a required field related to organizational units is not filled in during a transaction or process. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to logistics, finance, or human resources, where organizational units are essential for processing data.
    
    Cause: Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a value in the field for the system organization unit, which is mandatory for the transaction being performed.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require specific organizational units to be defined for certain processes. User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the organizational units.
    Solution: Enter the Required Information: Check the transaction screen where the error occurred and ensure that you have filled in the field for the system organization unit. This

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