How To Fix 53174 - Constant &1 &2 unknown

53174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Constant &1 &2 unknown

What causes this issue?

The character '&' is followed by the five-character descriptor &V2&.
However, no entry can be found for this descriptor in the <LS>Payroll
Constants</> view.

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 53174 - Constant &1 &2 unknown ?

  The SAP error message "53174 Constant &1 &2 unknown" typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a constant that has not been defined or is not recognized in the context of the operation being performed. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a program, report, or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Constant: The constant being referenced (indicated by &1 and &2) has not been defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the constant name or value being used in the code.
  Missing Configuration: The constant may be part of a configuration that has not been set up properly.
  Transport Issues: If the constant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Definition: Verify that the constant is defined in the relevant area (e.g., in a table, configuration, or code). You can do this by checking the relevant