How To Fix 5E481 - Constant & not found in table T511K

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Constant & not found in table T511K

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E481 - Constant & not found in table T511K ?

  The SAP error message 5E481 indicates that a specific constant (represented by &) could not be found in the table T511K. This table is used in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly for payroll and time management.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The constant that the system is trying to access has not been defined in the T511K table. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of payroll or time management.
  Incorrect Constant Name: There might be a typo or an incorrect reference to the constant in the program or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included the necessary entries in T511K.
  Version Issues: The constant may be version-specific, and the current system may not have the required version of the constant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Constant: Identify the constant that is causing the issue. This is usually indicated in the error message. Verify if it is correctly defined in the T511K table.
  
  
  Maintain T511K:
  
  Go to transaction code SM30 or SE11.
  Enter the table name T511K and check if the constant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new entry for the constant with the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that all necessary configurations related to payroll or time management are completed. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects and configurations. You may need to re-transport or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific constant and T511K table for any additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T511K Table: This table contains constants used in payroll processing. Each entry typically includes a constant name, description, and value.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM30 (Table Maintenance), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional context regarding the constants used in payroll.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the 5E481 error message in SAP.