How To Fix FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES020 - Indicator &1 for employee is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES - Financial Services Specific Data

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Indicator &1 for employee is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES020 - Indicator &1 for employee is not valid ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES020 typically indicates that there is an issue with the validity of a specific indicator for an employee in the context of Financial Services (FS) or related modules. This error often arises when the system is unable to find a valid entry for the specified indicator for the employee in question.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Indicator: The indicator specified (&1) may not be valid for the employee due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The indicator has not been defined in the system.
  The indicator is not assigned to the employee in the relevant infotype.
  The indicator is outside the valid date range for the employee.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the indicator from being recognized as valid.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or related configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Indicator Definition:
  
  Verify that the indicator specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that it is active and valid for the relevant employee group or type.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction codes like PA20 or PA30) and check if the indicator is assigned correctly.
  Ensure that the indicator is within the valid date range.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the indicator in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the indicator is properly configured for the relevant employee types and organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the indicator and its expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  Infotypes: Understand the infotypes related to the employee's data where the indicator might be assigned.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.