How To Fix 3W273 - Employment status change for action &1 / reason &2 not in table T5W31

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Employment status change for action &1 / reason &2 not in table T5W31

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W273 - Employment status change for action &1 / reason &2 not in table T5W31 ?

  The SAP error message 3W273 indicates that there is an issue with the employment status change for a specific action and reason that is not defined in the relevant configuration table, specifically T5W31. This table is used to define valid combinations of actions and reasons for employment status changes in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The combination of action (&1) and reason (&2) you are trying to use for the employment status change is not defined in the T5W31 table.
  Incorrect Action/Reason: The action or reason code may have been entered incorrectly, or it may not be valid for the employee's current status.
  Customizations: If your organization has customized the actions and reasons, the required entries may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table T5W31:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of table T5W31.
  Verify if the combination of action and reason you are trying to use exists in the table.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Entries:
  
  If the combination is missing, you will need to add it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide):
  
  Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Actions -> Define Action/Reason Combinations.
  
  
  Create a new entry for the action and reason combination that you need.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom actions or reasons, ensure that they are correctly configured and that the necessary entries exist in T5W31.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of actions and reasons in SAP HCM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the employment status change again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration tables.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant or support team for further assistance.