How To Fix 5F095 - Contract duration parameters not set in table T5F42 for period &1-&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Contract duration parameters not set in table T5F42 for period &1-&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F095 - Contract duration parameters not set in table T5F42 for period &1-&2 ?

  The SAP error message 5F095 indicates that the contract duration parameters are not set in the table T5F42 for the specified period. This error typically arises in the context of managing contracts, particularly in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, where contract details are crucial for employee management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a contract but cannot find the necessary duration parameters in the configuration table T5F42 for the specified period. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required entries for the contract duration parameters have not been maintained in the T5F42 table.
  Incorrect Period: The specified period in the error message does not match any existing entries in the T5F42 table.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the necessary configurations may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table T5F42:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of table T5F42.
  Verify if there are entries for the specified period mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Maintain Contract Duration Parameters:
  
  If there are no entries for the required period, you will need to create them.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings for contract management.
  Go to Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Define Contract Duration Parameters.
  Add the necessary entries for the required period.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the entries you create have the correct validity dates and are consistent with your organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the parameters to set, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing).
  Tables: T5F42 (Contract Duration Parameters).
  Modules: Primarily related to SAP HCM (Human Capital Management).
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the necessary configuration is in place, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your contract management processes in SAP.