How To Fix 54805 - Birth type text not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Birth type text not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54805 - Birth type text not available ?

  The SAP error message "54805 - Birth type text not available" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or human resources modules when the system is unable to find the text description for a specific birth type in the relevant language or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified birth type has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or because the text has not been translated into the required language.
  Incorrect Configuration: The birth type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of associated text.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile may not match the language in which the birth type text is maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Birth Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31.
  Access the relevant table/view for maintaining text entries (e.g., T511K for infotype 511).
  Check if the birth type in question has an entry. If not, create a new entry and provide the necessary text in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Personnel Administration and check the configuration for birth types.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in their user profile.
  Ensure that the language in which the birth type text is required is available and properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the text was recently added or changed, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SM30/SM31 (Table/View Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining texts and configuration settings related to personnel administration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "54805 - Birth type text not available" error in SAP.