How To Fix 5D172 - Subapplication BG01 not defined for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Subapplication BG01 not defined for & &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the company number of the responsible
accident insurance provider or the company's membership number for
personnel area &V1& &V1&.

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

System Response

The notification is created in status <LS>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

The data is determined using personnel area reporting (view V_T596M) for
subapplication. Create the data for personnel area &V1& &V2& under this
subapplication.
Then restart the notification creation report.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D172 - Subapplication BG01 not defined for & & ?

  The SAP error message 5D172 with the description "Subapplication BG01 not defined for & &" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of a specific subapplication.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The subapplication BG01 is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables or a misconfiguration.
  Incorrect Customization: If the system has been customized, it is possible that the customization did not include the necessary definitions for the subapplication.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where subapplications are defined.
  Ensure that BG01 is defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Subapplication:
  
  If BG01 is not defined, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the subapplication in the relevant customizing settings.
  Consult the SAP documentation or your functional consultant for the specific steps to define a new subapplication.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the necessary configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transport requests, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to workflow and subapplication configuration, such as SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Business Workflow and subapplications for more detailed guidance on configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.