How To Fix 5E064 - Person responsible & is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Person responsible & is not valid.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E064 - Person responsible & is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message 5E064 ("Person responsible & is not valid") typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of a person responsible (or responsible person) in a transaction or master data record. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or updating a business partner, customer, vendor, or other master data records.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Personnel Number: The personnel number or user ID entered does not exist in the system.
  Inactive User: The person responsible may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the person responsible.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Organizational Structure: The person responsible may not be valid for the specific organizational unit or context in which you are trying to assign them.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personnel Number: Verify that the personnel number or user ID entered is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking in the relevant master data tables (e.g., PA0001 for personnel data).
  Activate User: If the user is inactive, you may need to activate their account or ensure they are properly set up in the system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to be assigned as a person responsible. This may involve checking roles and profiles in the user administration.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant master data to ensure there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Organizational Assignment: Ensure that the person responsible is valid for the specific organizational unit or context. This may involve checking the organizational structure and ensuring the person is assigned to the correct unit.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check personnel data.
  User Administration: Use transaction SU01 to check user details and ensure they are active and correctly configured.
  Authorization Checks: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues if you suspect that the error is related to permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR team for further investigation or to escalate the issue to SAP support.