How To Fix 5A889 - Enter an attendee and the number of persons

5A889 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Enter an attendee and the number of persons

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A889 - Enter an attendee and the number of persons ?

  The SAP error message 5A889, which states "Enter an attendee and the number of persons," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve event management or similar functionalities where user attendance needs to be recorded.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify an event or meeting without specifying the required attendee information. The system expects at least one attendee to be entered along with the number of persons attending the event. If this information is missing, the system cannot proceed, resulting in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Attendee Information: Ensure that you have entered at least one attendee in the designated field. This could be a user ID, name, or any identifier that the system recognizes as an attendee.
  
  
  Specify Number of Persons: Along with the attendee, make sure to specify the number of persons attending the event. This is often