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

5D588 - Overview

• 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