How To Fix 5D738 - Employee group key & contradicts occupational code &

5D738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Employee group key & contradicts occupational code &

What causes this issue?

The entered value &v1& in the 'employee group' field is invalid for
DEUEV-activity &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid value or change the DEUEV activity key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D738 - Employee group key & contradicts occupational code & ?

  The SAP error message 5D738 typically indicates a conflict between the employee group key and the occupational code in the system. This error arises when the configuration settings for the employee group and the occupational code do not align, leading to inconsistencies in the employee's data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The employee group key and the occupational code are configured in such a way that they contradict each other. For example, certain employee groups may be restricted to specific occupational codes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the employee group or occupational code has been incorrectly assigned.
  Customizations: If there are custom rules or validations in place, they may be causing the conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for employee groups and occupational codes.
  Ensure that the combinations of employee groups and occupational codes are