How To Fix /IBS/RB285 - 'In Liquidation' indicator active; enter valid liquidation date

/IBS/RB285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 285

• Message text: 'In Liquidation' indicator active; enter valid liquidation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB285 - 'In Liquidation' indicator active; enter valid liquidation date ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB285 'In Liquidation' indicator active; enter valid liquidation date typically occurs in the context of managing financial transactions or asset management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a particular asset or financial transaction is marked as "In Liquidation," but a valid liquidation date has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  In Liquidation Status: The asset or transaction has been flagged as being in the process of liquidation, which means it is being disposed of or written off.
  Missing Liquidation Date: The system requires a valid liquidation date to proceed with the transaction, but it has not been entered or is invalid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset management module that require a liquidation date when an asset is marked for liquidation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Valid Liquidation Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or asset record in SAP.
  Locate the field for the liquidation date and enter a valid date that