How To Fix 5D196 - Cannot determine sender for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Cannot determine sender for & &

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the sender for PPO DEUEV notifications
for personnel area &V1& &V2&.

System Response

Processing continues. If DEUEV notifications are created, they are set
to status <LS>With Errors and cannot be transferred</>.

How to fix this error?

Assign a sender to every employee personnel area (personnel area
reporting). The procedure for this is described in the <LS>Prerequisites
</> section of the report documentation <DS:RE.RPCBMVD0>Create
Notifications for Professionals Pension</>.
Then restart the notification creation report.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D196 - Cannot determine sender for & & ?

  The SAP error message 5D196 ("Cannot determine sender for & &") typically occurs in the context of SAP's messaging system, particularly when dealing with workflows or message processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the sender of a message or workflow item, which can lead to issues in processing or executing the intended actions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sender Information: The sender information may not be properly configured or may be missing in the workflow or message settings.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the sender.
  User Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to send the message may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system, such as missing entries in relevant tables.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the messaging framework.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Configuration: Review the workflow configuration to ensure that the sender information is correctly defined. Make sure that the workflow is set up to include the sender's details.
  Verify User Authorizations: Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to send messages or execute workflows. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Review Message Settings: Check the settings related to the messaging system (e.g., transaction SO10 for message classes) to ensure that the sender information is correctly specified.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the workflow or message processing to identify where the sender information is being lost or not set.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Check System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWI1 (Work Item Selection), SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection with Frequency), and SWI6 (Work Item Overview) to monitor and manage workflows.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to workflows and messaging to understand the expected configurations and settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.