How To Fix 5A868 - & is not allowed as reservation type acc. to T77R1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 868

• Message text: & is not allowed as reservation type acc. to T77R1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A868 - & is not allowed as reservation type acc. to T77R1 ?

  The SAP error message 5A868 indicates that a specific reservation type is not allowed according to the configuration in table T77R1. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel actions or reservations related to employee data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The reservation type being used is not defined or allowed in the configuration settings of the system.
  The configuration in table T77R1 does not include the reservation type you are trying to use, which can happen if the type is either incorrectly set up or not set up at all.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration in T77R1:
  
  Access the transaction code SPRO to enter the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Reservation Types.
  Check the entries in table T77R1 to ensure that the reservation type you are trying to use is defined and allowed.
  
  
  
  Modify or Add Reservation Type:
  
  If the reservation type is missing, you may need to add it to the configuration.
  If it exists but is not allowed for the action you are trying to perform, you may need to modify its settings to allow it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that pertain to the specific reservation type and its allowed configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view table definitions and SE16 (Data Browser) to view table contents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error message 5A868 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to the reservation type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.