How To Fix 5D722 - Professional status & contradicts PI indicator &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 722

• Message text: Professional status & contradicts PI indicator &

What causes this issue?

Entry &v1& in the 'occupational rank' field has been validated against
the SI contribution group key (which consists of indicators for HI, PI,
UI, and NI) from infotype 13. The system determined that PI indicator
&v2& is not allowed for this entry.

How to fix this error?

Use an allowed value in the 'occupational rank' field, or change the SI
contribution group key in infotype 13.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D722 - Professional status & contradicts PI indicator & ?

  The SAP error message 5D722 typically relates to issues with the professional status of a personnel number in conjunction with the Personnel Administration (PA) module. This error indicates that there is a contradiction between the professional status of an employee and the PI (Personnel Information) indicator.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The professional status of the employee does not match the expected PI indicator settings. For example, if an employee is marked as a "professional" but the PI indicator suggests they should not be classified as such.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the employee's data.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of employee records can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data in the PA module. Ensure that the professional status and PI indicator are consistent with each other.
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to display the employee's data.
  Verify the fields related to professional status and PI indicator.
  
  
  
  Adjust Professional Status or PI Indicator: Depending on the findings from the previous step, you may need to:
  
  Change the professional status to match the PI indicator.
  Update the PI indicator to align with the professional status.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the system:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant sections for Personnel Administration and ensure that the settings for professional status and PI indicators are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling professional status and PI indicators.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error 5D722 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message 5D722.