How To Fix 5D631 - Employee group key & contradicts professional status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Employee group key & contradicts professional status &

What causes this issue?

The specified employee group key is validated against the 'occupational
rank' DEUEV key. A contradiction has been found. For example:
Employee group key 102 (trainees) requires that the 'occupational rank'
DEUEV key also has the appropriate value 0 (trainees).

How to fix this error?

Use an allowed value for the employee group key. If, however, you still
want to use the contradictory employee group key, you can override the
warning by using the ENTER key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D631 - Employee group key & contradicts professional status & ?

  The SAP error message "5D631 Employee group key & contradicts professional status &" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the employee group key and the professional status assigned to an employee in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the creation or modification of employee master data in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The employee group key defined in the system does not align with the professional status assigned to the employee. For example, if an employee is assigned a professional status that is not compatible with the employee group key, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a data entry error where the employee group or professional status is incorrectly assigned.
  Customizations: If there are custom configurations or enhancements in the SAP system, they may lead to inconsistencies between the employee group and professional status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Group and Professional Status:
  
  Review the employee master data to ensure that the employee group key and professional status are correctly assigned.
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) and verify the entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for employee groups and professional statuses. Ensure that the combinations allowed in the system are correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the settings under "Personnel Management" > "Personnel Administration" > "Employee Groups" and "Professional Status".
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the employee group and professional status settings to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If incorrect data is found, correct the employee master data by updating the employee group or professional status to a valid combination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) is crucial for employee group and professional status.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.