How To Fix FIPR502 - Planned closure Reason is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPR - Nachrichten für Finanzprodukte

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Planned closure Reason is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPR502 - Planned closure Reason is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FIPR502 indicates that the planned closure reason you are trying to use is inactive. This typically occurs in the context of financial or asset management processes where specific reasons for planned closures (like asset retirement or decommissioning) are defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Closure Reason: The closure reason you are attempting to use has been marked as inactive in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The closure reason may not have been properly configured or may have been deactivated due to changes in business processes.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the closure reason.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Closure Reason:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP where closure reasons are defined (usually in the IMG under Financial Accounting or Asset Accounting).
  Check the status of the closure reason in question and activate it if it is inactive.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and settings for the closure reason are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to use the closure reason. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of closure reasons to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAOA (for Asset Accounting) or SPRO (to access the IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the closure reason can now be used without triggering the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIPR502 error and successfully use the planned closure reason in your SAP system.