How To Fix 5H098 - Entry only possible if indicator is flagged

5H098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Entry only possible if indicator is flagged

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H098 - Entry only possible if indicator is flagged ?

  The SAP error message 5H098 ("Entry only possible if indicator is flagged") typically occurs in the context of certain transactions or processes where specific indicators or flags must be set before proceeding with an entry. This error is often related to configuration settings or master data that need to be adjusted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Indicator: The error usually indicates that a required indicator (flag) is not set in the relevant configuration or master data. This could be related to settings in the material master, vendor master, or other relevant data structures.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where certain conditions must be met before data can be entered. For example, if you are trying to post a document or create a record that requires a specific status or flag to be active.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can also be related to user authorizations, where the user does not have the necessary