How To Fix 5D720 - Employee group key not valid in selected period

5D720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Employee group key not valid in selected period

What causes this issue?

The employee group key (DEUEV) is valid as of 1.1.1999. However, the
current processed infotype records start prior to this date. For this
reason, an entry in the 'employee group' field is not possible.

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?

If the current record ends before 1.1.1999, you can leave the 'person
group' field empty.
If the record ends after 1.1.1999, you must delimit it to 1.1.1999. To
do this, copy the existing infotype record to a new record with the
start date of 1.1.1999. You can then enter the employee group for the
copied record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D720 - Employee group key not valid in selected period ?

  The SAP error message 5D720: Employee group key not valid in selected period typically occurs when there is an issue with the employee group assignment in the system for a specific time period. This error is often encountered in the context of HR or payroll processing when trying to perform actions related to employee records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Employee Group Assignment: The employee may not have a valid employee group assigned for the selected period. This can happen if the employee group was changed or if the employee was not assigned to any group during that time.
  Date Range Issues: The date range you are trying to process may not align with the employee's group assignment. For example, if the employee group was changed after the start date of the period you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding employee groups, such as missing entries in the