How To Fix 5W801 - Aspect &1 has not been defined

5W801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Aspect &1 has not been defined

What causes this issue?

This aspect does not exist in the corresponding table.

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?

Either maintain the entry in Customizing or enter another aspect.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W801 - Aspect &1 has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message 5W801 indicates that a specific aspect (denoted by &1) has not been defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or when dealing with product safety and compliance management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is trying to access or process an aspect that has not been configured or defined in the system. Aspects are used in various SAP applications to categorize and manage different elements related to compliance, safety, and environmental regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Aspect Definition:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where aspects are defined. This is usually found under the EHS module.
  Verify if the aspect that is causing the error (indicated by &1) is indeed defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Aspect:
  
  If the aspect is not defined, you can