How To Fix 5A355 - Subtype field can only be maintained together with subtype table

5A355 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Subtype field can only be maintained together with subtype table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A355 - Subtype field can only be maintained together with subtype table ?

  The SAP error message 5A355 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining a subtype field in a data entry screen or configuration. Specifically, it states that the subtype field can only be maintained together with a subtype table. This typically occurs in the context of customizing or configuring certain data structures in SAP, such as when working with business objects, data models, or specific application configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Subtype Table: The subtype field is defined, but the corresponding subtype table is not defined or linked properly in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data model or object may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies between the subtype field and its associated table.
  Data Entry Issues: When trying to enter data, the system expects a subtype table to be present, but it is either missing or not properly configured.
  
  
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