How To Fix 5D156 - Status indicator is only valid for 2005 and later

5D156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Status indicator is only valid for 2005 and later

What causes this issue?

You set the status indicator for an infotype 0020 record that begins
before January 1, 2005. However, this indicator is only valid from 2005
onwards.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

If you want to set the indicator in 2005 or later, split the infotype
0020 record and set the indicator in the infotype 0020 record that
starts on January 1, 2005.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5D156 - Details

• The SAP error message 5D156 indicates that the status indicator you are trying to use is only valid for the year 2005 and later. This error typically arises in the context of financial or accounting transactions where specific status indicators are tied to certain fiscal years.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Fiscal Year: The status indicator you are trying to use is not applicable for the fiscal year you are currently working with. This often happens if you are trying to process data from a year prior to 2005.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements for the status indicator.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected an incorrect status indicator that is not valid for the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year: Ensure that you are working within a valid fiscal year (2005 or later). If you are trying to process data from a year