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

5C853 - Overview

• 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