How To Fix 5F489 - Unknown birth month: code &1 must be included in &2 or &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Unknown birth month: code &1 must be included in &2 or &3.

What causes this issue?

The month of birth code &V1& of the social security number is incorrect.
If the employee's month of birth is unknown, enter a code from &V2& or
&V3&.

System Response

The system displays a warning message.

How to fix this error?

Correct the employee social security number; if the date of birth is
missing, complete the <ZK><ZH>Identity (0002)</></> infotype.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F489 - Unknown birth month: code &1 must be included in &2 or &3. ?

  The SAP error message 5F489 indicates that there is an issue with the birth month code in the system. This error typically arises when the system encounters a birth month code that is not recognized or is missing from the relevant configuration tables.
  Cause:
  The error message "Unknown birth month: code &1 must be included in &2 or &3" suggests that:
  
  The birth month code (represented by &1) is not defined in the system.
  The code must be included in the relevant configuration tables (represented by &2 or &3), which could be related to the specific infotype or configuration settings for personnel data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Tables:
  
  Access the relevant configuration tables in SAP that manage birth month codes. This could involve checking tables like T5A0A (for infotype 0002) or similar tables depending on your specific configuration.
  Ensure that the birth month code in question is defined in these tables.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Missing Code:
  
  If the birth month code is missing, you will need to add it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SM30 (for table maintenance) or SPRO (for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant section in the SAP configuration to add the missing birth month code.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data entry for personnel records is correct. Sometimes, the error can occur due to a typo or incorrect data entry in the personnel records.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check personnel records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5F489 in your SAP system.