How To Fix 5D715 - Enter a valid combination of personnel area and subarea

5D715 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Enter a valid combination of personnel area and subarea

What causes this issue?

The specified personnel subarea is not defined for the current personnel
area. Choose a valid personnel subarea.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D715 - Enter a valid combination of personnel area and subarea ?

  The SAP error message 5D715 ("Enter a valid combination of personnel area and subarea") typically occurs when there is an issue with the combination of personnel area and personnel subarea being used in a transaction or report. This error is common in HR-related transactions where specific organizational structures are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Combination: The personnel area and personnel subarea combination entered does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect selection.
  
  Configuration Issues: The personnel area or subarea may not be properly configured in the system. This could happen if the configuration was recently changed or if the necessary data has not been maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified personnel area or subarea.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that link personnel areas and subareas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Verify that the personnel area and personnel subarea