How To Fix 5B357 - Menu option & is not defined in table T77PM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Menu option & is not defined in table T77PM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B357 - Menu option & is not defined in table T77PM ?

  The SAP error message 5B357, which states "Menu option & is not defined in table T77PM," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a menu option that is not properly defined in the system's configuration tables. This error is often related to the Personnel Management (PM) module in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The menu option you are trying to access is not defined in the T77PM table, which is used to manage menu options in the Personnel Management module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific menu option.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing entries in the T77PM table.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been correctly implemented or may reference non-existent menu options.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table T77PM: Use transaction SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of table T77PM. Verify if the menu option you are trying to access is defined there.
  Define Missing Menu Option: If the menu option is missing, you may need to define it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in the SAP system. You can do this through transaction SPRO:
  
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Administration > Menu Options and ensure that the required menu option is defined.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the menu option. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If the menu option is part of a custom development, consult the documentation or the developer to ensure that it is correctly implemented.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.