How To Fix 53191 - Employee &1 not in group &2 on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Employee &1 not in group &2 on &3

What causes this issue?

The time ticket posting date was changed to &v3&. Employee &1& does not
belong to group &V2& on &v3&.

System Response

The posting date change is not taken into account.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53191 - Employee &1 not in group &2 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message 53191, which states "Employee &1 not in group &2 on &3," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when there is an issue with employee grouping or assignment. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Employee Group Assignment: The employee (identified by &1) is not assigned to the specified employee group (identified by &2) on the specified date (identified by &3). This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Date Validity: The date specified may not fall within the validity period of the employee's assignment to the group.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee group definitions may have led to the employee being removed from the group.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the employee or the group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Group Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (using transaction PA30 or similar).
  Verify the employee's assignment to the correct employee group and ensure it is valid for the specified date.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Group:
  
  If the employee is not assigned to the correct group, you may need to update their assignment. This can be done through the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the changes are made for the correct date range.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Check the validity dates of the employee's assignment to ensure that the date in question falls within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or System Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for employee groups in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on employee groups and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.