How To Fix 5C873 - An error occurred when the Business Add-In was processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 873

• Message text: An error occurred when the Business Add-In was processed

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the Business Add-In was processed.

System Response

The result of processing can be incorrect. The warnings/errors included
in a report can indicate the cause of the error.

How to fix this error?

Find out if other error messages exist for this personnel number. They
could point to inconsistencies in the personnel number's data or
selection parameters.
If necessary, inform your system administrator of the conditions that
led to the error situation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C873 - An error occurred when the Business Add-In was processed ?

  The SAP error message 5C873 indicates that there was an issue when processing a Business Add-In (BAdI). This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error 5C873
  
  
  Implementation Issues: The BAdI implementation may not be correctly defined or activated. This could include missing or incorrect coding in the implementation.
  
  
  Parameter Mismatch: The parameters being passed to the BAdI may not match the expected parameters defined in the BAdI interface.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the BAdI.
  
  
  Runtime Errors: There may be runtime errors in the BAdI implementation, such as unhandled exceptions or logic errors.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The BAdI may not be properly configured in the system, leading to processing errors.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction SE19 (BAdI Implementation) and check if the implementation is active and correctly defined.
  Review the code in the implementation for any logical errors or unhandled exceptions.
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the parameters being passed to the BAdI are correct and match the expected types and structures defined in the BAdI interface.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the BAdI. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, you can debug the BAdI implementation to identify where the error occurs. Set breakpoints in the implementation code to trace the execution flow.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BAdI is properly configured in the system. This may involve checking related customizing settings in the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues with the specific BAdI you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE18: To view the BAdI definition.
  SE19: To manage BAdI implementations.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator for more detailed analysis.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAdI you are working with to understand its purpose and expected behavior.
  
  
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 5C873 effectively.