How To Fix 5D401 - Instead of &, enter a valid value for the decision

5D401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Instead of &, enter a valid value for the decision

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid decision value for the
<DS:DE.RFUNC>V_T507A-RFUNC</> field.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D401 - Instead of &, enter a valid value for the decision ?

  The SAP error message 5D401 typically indicates that a user has attempted to enter an invalid value in a decision-making field within a specific transaction or process. This error often occurs in the context of decision trees, workflows, or any scenario where a choice must be made based on predefined options.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Instead of &, enter a valid value for the decision" suggests that the system expected a specific value or set of values, but the input provided does not match any of the valid options. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a value that is not recognized by the system.
  Missing Configuration: The valid values for the decision may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain values.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the invalid value