How To Fix 5D518 - Employee group and subgroup not allowed for CF (see T5D0P)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Employee group and subgroup not allowed for CF (see T5D0P)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D518 - Employee group and subgroup not allowed for CF (see T5D0P) ?

  The SAP error message 5D518 indicates that there is an issue with the employee group and subgroup configuration in relation to the specific payroll area or organizational structure. This error typically arises when the employee group and subgroup assigned to an employee do not match the allowed combinations defined in the system for a specific configuration, such as a collective agreement or payroll area.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Employee Group/Subgroup Assignment: The employee may have been assigned an employee group or subgroup that is not permitted for the specific configuration (e.g., collective agreement, payroll area).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system (transaction code T5D0P) may not allow the combination of the employee group and subgroup for the specific payroll area or other organizational units.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during data entry when assigning the employee group or subgroup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Group/Subgroup Assignment:
  
  Go to the employee master data (transaction code PA30) and verify the employee group and subgroup assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the assignment is correct and corresponds to the intended classification.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Access the configuration settings for employee groups and subgroups (transaction code T5D0P).
  Check the allowed combinations for the specific payroll area or organizational unit.
  If necessary, update the configuration to include the required employee group/subgroup combination.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct employee group/subgroup or the configuration settings, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that payroll processing can proceed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  T5D0P: Configuration for Employee Groups and Subgroups
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on employee group and subgroup configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D518 and ensure that the employee's data is correctly configured for payroll processing.