How To Fix 5D142 - Employee group key missing in data record DSME: & &

5D142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Employee group key missing in data record DSME: & &

What causes this issue?

When DEUEV notification &v1& was created in &v2&, the PERSGR field
(Person Group Key) could not be filled.

System Response

The notification is set to status "With Errors" and cannot be
transmitted.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing person group key in the DEUEV infotype (0020) and run
payroll for the personnel number again.
Then repeat the DEUEV notification creation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D142 - Employee group key missing in data record DSME: & & ?

  The SAP error message 5D142 indicates that there is a missing employee group key in the data record for the specified context (in this case, DSME). This error typically arises during processes related to employee data management, such as payroll processing, personnel administration, or data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a required employee group key in the data record being processed. The employee group key is essential for categorizing employees into different groups based on their roles, functions, or other criteria. If this key is missing, the system cannot determine how to process the employee's data correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Records: Review the data records being processed to ensure that the employee group key is included. This may involve checking the input files or data entries in the relevant SAP transaction.
  
  
  Update Employee Master Data: If the employee group key is