How To Fix 5D185 - Person group key 900 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Person group key 900 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The person group key 900 (not relevant for DEUEV notification) does not
match the data from the infotype <LS>Social Insurance</> (0013).
According to the infotype <LS>Social Insurance</> (0013), contributions
to statutory social insurance are to be paid for the employee in at
least one SI division. Therefore, the employee is to be reported in
DEUEV.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Use a different person group key or correct the data in the infotype
<LS>Social Insurance</> (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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D185 - Person group key 900 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 5D185 indicates that there is an issue with the person group key (in this case, 900) not being permitted for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or employee management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Person Group Key: The person group key you are trying to use (900) is not defined or is not allowed in the current context. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to work with the specified person group.
  Configuration Settings: The person group may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may be restricted for certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for personnel administration.
  Verify if the person group key 900 is defined and allowed for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify records associated with person group key 900.
  You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Person Group Key:
  
  If person group key 900 is not required for your operation, consider using a different, valid person group key that is permitted in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to personnel administration to understand the implications of person group keys and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Person Group Key: This is a classification used in SAP HCM to categorize employees based on various criteria (e.g., employee type, employment status).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check employee records and person group assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.