How To Fix PRAT018 - Constant does not exist in table T5A8H for & / & / &

PRAT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRAT - PRAT

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Constant does not exist in table T5A8H for & / & / &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRAT018 - Constant does not exist in table T5A8H for & / & / & ?

  The SAP error message PRAT018 indicates that a constant does not exist in the specified table (in this case, T5A8H). This error typically arises in the context of payroll or benefits configuration, where certain constants or values are expected to be defined in the system but are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The constant that the system is trying to access is not defined in the T5A8H table. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of payroll or benefits.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration that is causing the system to look for a non-existent constant.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  Version Mismatch: If the system has been upgraded or patched, certain constants may have been deprecated or changed, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table T5A8H: Use