How To Fix 5F640 - A non-standard indicator ( & ) has been defined as standard.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 640

• Message text: A non-standard indicator ( & ) has been defined as standard.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F640 - A non-standard indicator ( & ) has been defined as standard. ?

  The SAP error message 5F640 indicates that a non-standard indicator (represented by &) has been defined as a standard indicator in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration settings, particularly when dealing with indicators that are used in various processes, such as in the context of financial accounting, controlling, or other modules.
  Cause:
  
  Custom Development: The error often arises when a custom indicator has been created and is being treated as a standard indicator by the system. This can happen if the custom indicator does not conform to the expected standards or naming conventions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings where a non-standard indicator is incorrectly defined or mapped to a standard process.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies in how indicators are defined across systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the indicators in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling). Ensure that all indicators are correctly defined and that non-standard indicators are not being treated as standard ones.
  Adjust Custom Indicators: If a custom indicator is necessary, ensure that it is properly defined and does not conflict with standard indicators. You may need to rename or reconfigure the indicator.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included and correctly applied in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to understand the expected configurations for indicators.
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling non-standard indicators.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to configuration (e.g., SPRO for project reference object) to navigate and adjust settings effectively.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the indicators function as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.