How To Fix 5A171 - Evaluation path & is not in Table T778A

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Evaluation path & is not in Table T778A

What causes this issue?

The evaluation path specified is not defined in table T778A.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A171 - Evaluation path & is not in Table T778A ?

  The SAP error message 5A171 indicates that the evaluation path specified is not found in the table T778A. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Organizational Management (OM) module, where evaluation paths are used to define relationships between different objects in the organizational structure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Evaluation Path: The evaluation path you are trying to use may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The evaluation path may not have been configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the evaluation path was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain evaluation paths.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Evaluation Path: Verify that the evaluation path you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OOCU (for evaluation paths) and checking if the path exists.
  Create or Modify Evaluation Path: If the evaluation path does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same transaction (OOCU) by defining the necessary relationships.
  Check Table T778A: Use transaction code SE11 to view the contents of table T778A and confirm whether the evaluation path is listed there.
  Transport Request: If the evaluation path was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and properly imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the evaluation paths. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OOCU: To manage evaluation paths.
  SE11: To view and analyze database tables.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Organizational Management for more details on evaluation paths and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to evaluation paths or the error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.