How To Fix 5D287 - The employee number for the social fund procedure is fictitious

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: The employee number for the social fund procedure is fictitious

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D287 - The employee number for the social fund procedure is fictitious ?

  The SAP error message 5D287, which states "The employee number for the social fund procedure is fictitious," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or social fund management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the employee number being referenced in the social fund procedure does not correspond to a valid employee record in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Employee Number: The employee number entered may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Data Deletion: The employee record may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the social fund procedure or the employee's master data.
  Integration Issues: If the employee data is being pulled from another system, there may be integration issues causing the employee number to be unrecognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Employee Number: Check the employee number in the SAP system to ensure it is valid and active. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Check Employee Status: Ensure that the employee is not marked as inactive or deleted. If the employee has been terminated, their record may not be available for certain processes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the social fund procedure to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the employee number is being processed as expected.
  Correct Data Entry: If the employee number was entered incorrectly, correct it and re-run the process.
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or IT support team for further assistance. They may have access to logs or additional tools to diagnose the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and others related to HR master data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll and social fund procedures for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.