How To Fix 5V182 - Pollution category cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Pollution category cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the pollution category.

System Response

Without a pollution category, the <DS:TX.P12_COMPANY_CARS_2010>company
car advantage</> cannot be determined for the employee. As a result, an
error occurs for this employee during payroll processing.

How to fix this error?

Check that the pollution category specified is being retrieved via the
fuel type of the company car. For more information, see the Customizing
for
<DS:SIMG.OHABE_CCAR_10>Define Pollution Category for Fuel Types</> and
<DS:SIMG.OHABE_CCAR_30>Define CO2 Coefficient</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

For more information regarding Customizing for company cars, see
<DS:SIMG.OHABE_CCAR_00>Basic Settings</> under <ZK>Company Car</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V182 - Pollution category cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5V182 indicates that the system is unable to determine the pollution category for a specific material or product. This error typically arises in the context of environmental compliance and reporting, particularly when dealing with hazardous materials or substances.
  Cause:
  The primary causes for this error can include:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pollution category may not be configured in the system for the specific material or product.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or missing key information that is necessary for determining the pollution category.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the Environmental Management module (if applicable) may not be correctly defined.
  Missing Classification: The material may not be classified correctly in terms of its environmental impact or hazardous nature.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that all relevant views (especially the Basic Data and Classification views) are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct industry sector and has the necessary classification.
  
  
  
  Review Pollution Category Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for pollution categories in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Environmental Management and ensure that pollution categories are defined and linked to the appropriate materials.
  
  
  
  Assign Pollution Categories:
  
  If pollution categories are missing, you may need to create new categories or assign existing ones to the materials in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Environmental Management and pollution categories for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the material again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Environmental Management Module: Understanding the Environmental Management module in SAP can provide insights into how pollution categories are managed and reported.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.