How To Fix 5E199 - Not valid occupational code

5E199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Not valid occupational code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E199 - Not valid occupational code ?

  The SAP error message 5E199 - Not valid occupational code typically occurs when there is an issue with the occupational code being used in the system. This error is often related to the Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the context of employee master data or payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Occupational Code: The occupational code entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specific context (e.g., employee group, personnel area).
  
  Configuration Issues: The occupational codes may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant infotypes may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect codes being entered by the user.
  Missing Master Data: The occupational code may not be assigned to the employee in their master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Occupational Code: Check the occupational code being used to ensure it is correct. You can do this by looking it up in