How To Fix 5E053 - Error in seniority calculation: Check settings

5E053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Error in seniority calculation: Check settings

What causes this issue?

An error has occured upon calculating employee seniority.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in the corresponding tables in the personnel
management implementation guide, under Payroll data, chapter
<DS:CHAP.OHIE0317>Seniority</>, and correct them where necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E053 - Error in seniority calculation: Check settings ?

  The SAP error message 5E053 indicates that there is an issue with the seniority calculation in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to compute the seniority of an employee due to incorrect or incomplete configuration settings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings related to seniority calculation in the SAP system may not be properly configured. This can include missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes or tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data, such as missing dates of employment, incorrect personnel actions, or other relevant data.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the seniority calculation logic, they may not be functioning as expected.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the