How To Fix 5A074 - Between types &1 and &2, relationship &3 &4 is not allowed -> T777E

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Between types &1 and &2, relationship &3 &4 is not allowed -> T777E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A074 - Between types &1 and &2, relationship &3 &4 is not allowed -> T777E ?

  The SAP error message 5A074 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between two types in the context of the infotype T777E, which is related to the configuration of employee relationships in the SAP HR module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a relationship that is not permitted according to the defined rules in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message "Between types &1 and &2, relationship &3 &4 is not allowed" suggests that:
  
  &1 and &2 represent the two employee types (e.g., employee, manager, etc.) involved in the relationship.
  &3 and &4 represent the specific relationship type that is being attempted (e.g., "supervises", "reports to", etc.).
  The relationship you are trying to establish is not valid based on the configuration settings in the T777E table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for employee relationships.
  Look for the settings related to infotype T777E and verify the allowed relationships between the employee types you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Relationship Types:
  
  Ensure that the relationship type you are trying to create is valid for the employee types involved. You may need to consult the documentation or configuration settings to understand which relationships are allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employee Types:
  
  If necessary, consider changing the employee types involved in the relationship to ones that are compatible with the desired relationship.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific relationship types and their allowed combinations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the relationship creation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype T777E: This infotype is used to define relationships between different employee types in the SAP HR module.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for managing employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.