How To Fix 53173 - Constant &1 does not have 5 characters

53173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Constant &1 does not have 5 characters

What causes this issue?

A five-digit indicator or a seven-digit fixed value must follow the
character &.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53173 - Constant &1 does not have 5 characters ?

  The SAP error message 53173, which states "Constant &1 does not have 5 characters," typically occurs when a constant value that is expected to be exactly 5 characters long is either too short or too long. This error is often encountered in ABAP programming or when working with certain configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Length of Constant: The constant defined in the code or configuration does not meet the required length of 5 characters.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered a value that is not 5 characters long in a field that requires it.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the error may arise from incorrect settings in customizing or configuration tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Constant Definition: Review the code or configuration where the constant is defined. Ensure that it is exactly 5 characters long.
  
  If you are working with ABAP code, look for the line where the constant is declared and modify it to