How To Fix 5D455 - Use PI indicator &1, not &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Use PI indicator &1, not &2

What causes this issue?

There are two scenarios that trigger this error message:
Organization reform in statutory pension insurance

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

As a result of the organizational reform that took effect January 1,
2005, there is no longer any differentiation between pension insurance
for hourly workers and pension insurance for salaried employees. You
should now only use the PI indicators for the previous salaried workers'
insurance.
Part-time employment with waiver of PI exemption
You entered the PI indicator for part-time employment to show that the
employee has waived his or her PI exemption, which means the full PI
contribution is incurred.

System Response

RESET N1
Effective January 1, 2005, the PI indicator that used to show membership
in the salaried employees' insurance fund is no longer allowed.
Starting April 1, 2003, the PI indicator exists to show the situation
more clearly, since the splitting of the contribution between employer
and employee is now defined exactly.

How to fix this error?

If the infotype starts on April 1, 2003 (or January 1, 2005,
respectively) or later, change the PI indicator to &V1&. If the infotype
begins earlier, you have to create two infotype records. Use PI
indicator &V1& for the period before April 1, 2003 (or January 1, 2005,
respectively) and PI indicator &V2& for the second infotype record.

Procedure for System Administrators

Batch input report <DS:RE.RPISVZD0>RPISVZD0</> is available to convert
existing infotype records effective January 1, 2005.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D455 - Use PI indicator &1, not &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5D455 with the text "Use PI indicator &1, not &2" typically occurs in the context of Product Information (PI) management within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected PI indicator and the one that has been provided or used in a transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect PI Indicator: The system expects a specific PI indicator (e.g., &1) to be used, but a different one (e.g., &2) has been provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate which PI indicators are valid for certain transactions or processes.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have mistakenly entered the wrong PI indicator during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the PI Indicator: Verify the PI indicator you are trying to use. Ensure that it matches the expected indicator as indicated in the error message.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings related to Product Information management to ensure that the correct PI indicators are defined and active.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the valid PI indicators for the specific transaction you are working with.
  User Training: If the error is due to user input, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to correctly enter PI indicators.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be working with specific transaction codes related to Product Information management, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and use the PI indicators correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.