How To Fix 5D197 - Required field in notification not filled: & & & &

5D197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Required field in notification not filled: & & & &

What causes this issue?

A required-entry field could not be filled when creating DEUEV
notification number &V1& from year &V2&:
Data module: &V3&
Field name: &V4&

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 was created in status <LS>With Errors</> and is not
transmitted.
Report RPCD3VD0 will attempt to create this notification again during
the next run.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the missing data (see table below) and then perform the payroll
run for the personnel number again.
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| Module | Field | Master data maintenance |
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| DSME | MNBV | Infotype 0126 "Membership Number" |
------------------------------------------------------------------
Then start notification generation again for the personnel number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D197 - Required field in notification not filled: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message 5D197 indicates that a required field in a notification is not filled. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules when creating or processing notifications. The message will often specify which fields are missing, represented by the placeholders & & & &.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to save or process a notification without filling in mandatory fields. These fields are defined in the configuration of the notification type and can vary based on the specific setup of your SAP system. Common required fields might include:
  
  Notification type
  Description
  Priority
  Location
  Equipment or functional location
  Other custom fields defined as mandatory
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Missing Fields: Check the error message for specific fields that are indicated as missing. The placeholders & & & & should be replaced with the actual field names in the error message.
  
  
  Fill in Required Fields: