How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1650 - The validity area has a different validity area category

/SEHS/BA_MISC1650 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 650

• Message text: The validity area has a different validity area category

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/SEHS/BA_MISC1650 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1650 indicates that there is a mismatch in the validity area category for a specific validity area in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with data related to hazardous materials, safety data sheets, or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Inconsistent Validity Area Configuration: The validity area you are trying to use has been configured with a different validity area category than what is expected or required for the operation you are performing.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the data entry where the validity area is not aligned with the expected categories.
  Customizations or Changes: If there have been recent changes or customizations in the system regarding validity areas, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for validity