How To Fix PRAT034 - Enter required field "Retirement Reason"

PRAT034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRAT - PRAT

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Enter required field "Retirement Reason"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRAT034 - Enter required field "Retirement Reason" ?

  The SAP error message PRAT034, which states "Enter required field 'Retirement Reason'," typically occurs in the context of asset retirement or disposal processes within the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the system requires a specific reason for the retirement of an asset, which has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to retire an asset without filling in the mandatory field for the "Retirement Reason." This field is essential for tracking the reason behind asset retirements, which can be important for financial reporting and auditing purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PRAT034 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Asset Retirement Transaction:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where you are trying to retire the asset (e.g., transaction code ABAVN for asset retirement).
  
  
  
  Locate the Retirement Reason Field:
  
  In the asset retirement screen, look for the field labeled "Retirement Reason" or similar.
  
  
  
  Enter a Valid Retirement Reason:
  
  Select or enter a valid reason for the asset