How To Fix 53547 - Type of application system not known: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 547

• Message text: Type of application system not known: &1

What causes this issue?

The type of application system could not be determined. The system can
only distinguish between the types "Only HR system (H)" and "Total
system (T)". The type &V1 is not recognised.

System Response

The program is nevertheless continued.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the system's global settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53547 - Type of application system not known: &1 ?

  The SAP error message "53547 Type of application system not known: &1" typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the type of application system specified in the configuration or during a particular operation. This can occur in various contexts, such as when integrating with external systems or during system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The application system type may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Entries: The required entries for the application system type may be missing in the relevant tables.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the system type name or identifier being used.
  Version Compatibility: The application system type may not be supported in the current version of SAP you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for customizing).
  Verify that the application system type is correctly defined and matches the expected values.
  
  
  
  Review Tables:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., TSP0, TSP1, etc.) to ensure that the application system type is listed and correctly configured.
  If entries are missing, you may need to add them.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect identifiers that may have been entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application system you are working with to ensure compatibility and correct configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes that address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for configuration and troubleshooting, such as SPRO, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "53547 Type of application system not known: &1".