How To Fix 5D188 - Notification &1: UI indicator 2 is not valid for reporting period.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Notification &1: UI indicator 2 is not valid for reporting period.

What causes this issue?

The German Law to Flexibilize the Transition from the Labor Force to
Retirement exempts employers from the payment of unemployment insurance
contributions for employed full pensioners. The exemption applies for a
fixed period for reporting years 2017 to 2021.

System Response

The notification is created with the status With Errors.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D188 - Notification &1: UI indicator 2 is not valid for reporting period. ?

  The SAP error message 5D188, which states "Notification &1: UI indicator 2 is not valid for reporting period," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data entry in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with notifications or maintenance management.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid UI Indicator: The UI indicator (in this case, "2") is not valid for the specified reporting period. This could mean that the indicator is either not set up correctly in the system or is not applicable for the time frame you are trying to report on.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not align with the reporting period or the specific notification type.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered data incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing the UI indicator for the given period.
  
  
  Period Locking: The reporting period may be locked for changes, preventing the use of certain indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check UI Indicator Configuration:
  
  Verify that the UI indicator "2" is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the indicator is valid for the reporting period you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Reporting Period:
  
  Confirm that the reporting period is open and not locked for changes. You can check this in the period control settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry for the notification to ensure that all fields are filled out correctly and that the UI indicator is appropriate for the context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the UI indicators and their valid configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, IW21 for creating notifications, or IW22 for changing notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the notifications and reporting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.