How To Fix 5D588 - Sender & / & is not in personnel area table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Sender & / & is not in personnel area table

What causes this issue?

The sender entered does not exist in the personnel area table.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the sender that exists in the personnel area table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D588 - Sender & / & is not in personnel area table ?

  The SAP error message "5D588 Sender & / & is not in personnel area table" typically indicates that there is an issue with the personnel area configuration in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified sender (which could be an employee or organizational unit) in the personnel area table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entry: The sender (employee or organizational unit) is not defined in the personnel area table (T001P).
  Incorrect Configuration: The personnel area may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect personnel area assignments for the sender.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the personnel area data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Personnel Area Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SE16N or SE11 and check the table T001P to see if the sender is listed.
  If the sender is missing, you may need to add the appropriate entry.
  
  
  
  Verify Sender Data:
  
  Ensure that the sender's personnel number or organizational unit is correctly assigned to the appropriate personnel area.
  Check the employee master data using transaction code PA20 or PA30 to confirm the personnel area assignment.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for personnel areas in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration path.
  Ensure that the personnel area is correctly set up and linked to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the personnel area assignments.
  Use transaction code PU00 to perform a consistency check on the personnel administration data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the personnel area data. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16N / SE11: For checking table entries.
  PA20 / PA30: For viewing employee master data.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PU00: For consistency checks.
  SU53: For authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T001P: Personnel Area Table.
  PA0001: Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on personnel area configuration and management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further investigation and resolution.