How To Fix O8404 - Please enter a license type


O8404 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

  • Message number: 404

  • Message text: Please enter a license type

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  • What causes this issue?

    License type is missing.

    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?

    Either enter a valid license type or delete the line item.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


O8404 - Details

  • The SAP error message O8404, which states "Please enter a license type," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires a license type to be specified, but it has not been provided. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the installation of SAP software, configuration of a new system, or when trying to access certain functionalities that require a valid license.
    
    Cause: Missing License Type: The most common cause is that the system configuration does not include a specified license type. Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the license type. User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify license-related settings. System Errors: There may be underlying issues with the SAP system that prevent it from recognizing the license type.
    Solution: Enter License Type: Navigate to the relevant configuration area where the license type is required. Ensure that you enter a

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