How To Fix 5D184 - SI attribute &2 must exist for person group key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: SI attribute &2 must exist for person group key &1

What causes this issue?

The SI attribute &v2& must exist for person group key &v1& in the
infotype <LS>Social Insurance</> (0013).

System Response

The person group key entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Use a permitted value for the person group key or enter the missing SI
attribute in infotype 0013.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D184 - SI attribute &2 must exist for person group key &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5D184 indicates that a specific attribute (denoted as &2) must exist for a given person group key (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or employee master data management within SAP, particularly when dealing with infotypes or attributes that are required for certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The attribute specified in the error message is not configured for the person group key in question. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data being processed may not have the required attributes filled in, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary information.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the required attributes for the specified person group key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the attribute &2 is correctly defined for the person group key &1.
  Ensure that the necessary infotypes are active and that the required fields are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Review the employee or personnel data for the individual associated with the error. Ensure that all required fields and attributes are filled in correctly.
  If the data is being uploaded or imported, check the source data for completeness.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific infotype or attribute in question to understand its requirements and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to development tools, you may want to debug the process that is generating the error to identify where the missing attribute is not being handled correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has specific fields and attributes that may be required based on the configuration.
  Person Group Key: This is a classification used in SAP to group employees based on certain criteria (e.g., employee type, status).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.