How To Fix 3E146 - No entry exist in table T556A for employee : &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 146

• Message text: No entry exist in table T556A for employee : &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E146 - No entry exist in table T556A for employee : & ?

  The SAP error message 3E146 ("No entry exists in table T556A for employee: &") typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when the system is trying to access data related to an employee's time management or payroll processing, but it cannot find the necessary configuration or data in the specified table.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is no entry in the T556A table for the specified employee. This table is used to store time management data, and the absence of an entry can be due to several reasons:
  
  Employee Not Initialized: The employee may not have been properly initialized in the system for time management.
  Missing Data: The employee's data may not have been maintained correctly, or the employee may not have been assigned to a relevant time management schema.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The entry for the employee may have been deleted or not created due to a configuration issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Verify that the employee exists in the system and that their personnel number is correct.
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Check T556A Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16N to view the contents of the T556A table.
  Look for an entry corresponding to the employee's personnel number. If there is no entry, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Maintain Time Management Data:
  
  If the employee is missing from the T556A table, you may need to maintain their time management data. This can typically be done using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct time management schema and that all necessary infotypes (e.g., IT0007 - Planned Working Time, IT0008 - Basic Pay) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the time management configuration is set up correctly in the system. This includes checking the relevant schemas and rules that apply to the employee.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant for specific configuration steps related to time management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T556A Table: This table is part of the time management module in SAP and contains records related to employee time data.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are used in SAP HCM to store specific types of employee data. Ensure that the relevant infotypes for time management are correctly maintained.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and SE16N for data maintenance and verification.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.