How To Fix 5H051 - You cannot enter a basic amount for the & indicator

5H051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You cannot enter a basic amount for the & indicator

Austria only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H051 - You cannot enter a basic amount for the & indicator ?

  The SAP error message 5H051, which states "You cannot enter a basic amount for the & indicator," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with currency amounts in SAP. This error is related to the configuration of the system and the way certain indicators are set up in the financial module.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Indicator Configuration: The indicator you are trying to use does not allow for a basic amount to be entered. This could be due to the settings in the configuration of the financial document types or the specific indicator being used.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not permit the entry of basic amounts for specific indicators, which can lead to this error.
  Currency Settings: There may be issues with the currency settings or the way the currency conversion is configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you