How To Fix 5A559 - No subject categories can be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 559

• Message text: No subject categories can be displayed

What causes this issue?

No subject categories can be displayed in Manager's Desktop. Either no
categories are being maintained, or you do not have the necessary
authorization.

System Response

The system cannot start the application being called.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

- Maintain the function codes in the tables T77MWBFCD and T77MWBFCH.
- Assign the authorization profile 'S_MDT_ALL'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A559 - No subject categories can be displayed ?

  The SAP error message 5A559 ("No subject categories can be displayed") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Knowledge Management (KM) or Document Management System (DMS) when the system is unable to retrieve or display subject categories for a particular object or context. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes and potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the subject categories.
  Configuration Issues: The subject categories may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be no subject categories defined for the specific context or object being accessed.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access the subject categories. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for subject categories in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the subject categories are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Confirm that there are indeed subject categories created for the relevant area. You can check this in the relevant transaction or configuration area where subject categories are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be worth checking for any system errors or inconsistencies. This can involve looking at system logs (transaction code SLG1) or checking with your SAP Basis team for any ongoing issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP provides specific notes or patches that address known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check), SPRO (Customizing), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to error message 5A559, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the issue related to the error message 5A559 in SAP.