How To Fix 5C853 - Employee attribute &1 is not defined for the selected class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Employee attribute &1 is not defined for the selected class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C853 - Employee attribute &1 is not defined for the selected class ?

  The SAP error message 5C853 indicates that there is an issue with an employee attribute that is not defined for the selected class in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP SuccessFactors when trying to access or process employee data.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The employee attribute (e.g., a specific field or characteristic) is not configured for the employee class or type you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The employee may be assigned to a class that does not support the specific attribute you are trying to access.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or the configuration settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain employee attributes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP HR and verify that the employee attribute is defined for the selected employee class.
  Ensure that the attribute is correctly mapped and configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Class Assignment:
  
  Check the employee's class assignment in the system. Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct class that supports the required attributes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the employee master data to ensure that all required fields and attributes are correctly filled out and consistent.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee attributes. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the employee attributes and classes relevant to your configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5C853 in your SAP system.