How To Fix 5E694 - Value "&1" is obsolete. Use the Workday reduct. type field to report it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Value "&1" is obsolete. Use the Workday reduct. type field to report it.

What causes this issue?

For the <LS>AFI message data</> (0799) infotype, some values from the
<LS>Group</> field do not apply to report the workday reduction type
from March 13, 2014.

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?

Use the <LS>Workday reduct. type</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E694 - Value "&1" is obsolete. Use the Workday reduct. type field to report it. ?

  The SAP error message "5E694 Value '&1' is obsolete. Use the Workday reduct. type field to report it." typically indicates that a specific value or code that you are trying to use in your SAP system is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete. This can happen due to updates in the system, changes in business processes, or modifications in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Value: The value you are trying to use has been marked as obsolete in the system. This could be due to a change in business requirements or a system upgrade.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or updates to the SAP system may have rendered certain values obsolete.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system or version, some values may not be compatible with the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Obsolete Value: Check the value that is causing the error (represented by &1 in the message). You may need to look it up in the relevant tables or configuration settings.
  Use the Workday Reduct. Type Field: The error message suggests using the "Workday reduct. type" field. You should find the appropriate value or code that is currently valid and use it instead of the obsolete one.
  Update Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, you may need to update the configuration settings to remove references to the obsolete value or to replace it with a valid one.
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or release notes for any changes related to the value in question. This may provide insights into what values are now valid.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the obsolete value. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like SE11 for data dictionary, SE80 for object navigator) to investigate the data definitions and configurations.
  Change Logs: Review change logs or system upgrade documentation to understand what changes may have led to the obsolescence of the value.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the current values and processes to avoid using obsolete values in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and continue with your SAP processes.