How To Fix 5C188 - Symbol &1 can often appear, but has no text element

5C188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Symbol &1 can often appear, but has no text element

What causes this issue?

No text element was defined for symbol &V1&.
Multiple values for this symbol can be based on the key date, as it is
derived from infotype &V2& (time constraint &V3&). Information is lost,
because the symbol is only displayed once.

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?

Check the symbol assignment for &V1&. If required, specify a text
element and display the symbol in window MAIN.
Often, specifying the subtype during the assignment is sufficient.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C188 - Symbol &1 can often appear, but has no text element ?

  The SAP error message 5C188, which states "Symbol &1 can often appear, but has no text element," typically indicates that there is a missing text element for a symbol in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, report, or transaction where a specific symbol is expected to have a corresponding text description but does not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Element: The most common cause is that the text element for the specified symbol (represented by &1) is not defined in the system. This can happen if the symbol is used in a program or report but has not been properly configured with a corresponding text entry.
  Custom Development: If the error arises from custom ABAP code, it may indicate that the developer did not provide a text element for a symbol that was defined in the code.
  Transport Issues: If the program or report was