How To Fix 5D238 - Entered week & is not valid

5D238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Entered week & is not valid

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid week.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5D238 - Details

• The SAP error message 5D238 ("Entered week & is not valid") typically occurs in the context of time management or planning within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with weekly data entries. This error indicates that the week number entered does not correspond to a valid week in the specified year or period.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Week Number: The week number entered may be outside the valid range for the specified year (e.g., entering week 53 in a year that only has 52 weeks).
  Incorrect Year: The year associated with the week number may not be correctly specified, leading to a mismatch.
  Calendar Settings: The calendar settings in the system may not align with the week number entered (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple typographical error in the week number input.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Week Number: Check the week number you are entering to ensure it is valid for the specified year. Typically, weeks