How To Fix J5068 - Table of write-down rules is empty; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Table of write-down rules is empty; see long text

What causes this issue?

No write-down rules are defined.

System Response

You do not have to assign finance objects a write-down rule, so you
don't have to define write-down rules unless you want to use them. At
present, however, finance objects with a write-down rule cannot be
transferred.

How to fix this error?

If you do not wish to assign any of the finance objects a write-down
rule, no action is necessary. If you do want to assign write-down
rules, you need to define them in the IMG or the application menu.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5068 - Table of write-down rules is empty; see long text ?

  The SAP error message J5068 indicates that the table of write-down rules is empty. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or valuation processes where write-down rules are necessary for calculating the value of inventory or assets.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to access write-down rules for inventory valuation, but it finds that the relevant table is empty. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The write-down rules may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Missing Data: The necessary entries in the write-down rules table may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the write-down rules may not have been included or transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for write-down rules in the SAP system. This is typically found in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management or Asset Accounting).
  Ensure that the write-down rules are defined correctly and that there are entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Write-Down Rules:
  
  If the table is indeed empty, you will need to create the necessary write-down rules. This can usually be done through transaction codes like OBY6 (for Asset Accounting) or similar, depending on your specific SAP module.
  Ensure that the rules are set up according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  If you suspect that data might be missing due to a transport issue, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to write-down rules for specific guidance on how to set them up.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OMJ1, or others related to inventory and asset management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify write-down rules in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.