How To Fix ENHANCEMENT188 - BAdI definition & is only provided for SAP internal use

ENHANCEMENT188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ENHANCEMENT - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 188

• Message text: BAdI definition & is only provided for SAP internal use

What causes this issue?

The BADI definition is provided for internal usage only.

System Response

No BADI implementation can be created or copied by a customer.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ENHANCEMENT188 - BAdI definition & is only provided for SAP internal use ?

  The SAP error message "ENHANCEMENT188 BAdI definition & is only provided for SAP internal use" typically indicates that you are trying to access or implement a Business Add-In (BAdI) that is not intended for customer use. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Cause:
  
  Internal Use Only: The BAdI you are trying to use is marked as "for SAP internal use only," meaning it is not designed for customer implementations. This is often the case for BAdIs that are used for SAP's own development or for specific internal processes.
  Incorrect Implementation: You may be trying to implement or enhance a BAdI that is not available for customer use, or you may have made an error in the implementation process.
  Version Issues: The BAdI may be available in a different version of the software, or it may have been deprecated in the version you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific BAdI to