How To Fix 5F525 - 'CONTR' constant has not been entered in table T511K

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 525

• Message text: 'CONTR' constant has not been entered in table T511K

What causes this issue?

The employee's contract type can be entered in infotype <ZK>"Assignment"
(0001) </>or <ZK>Contract elements (0016)</>. The "CONTR" constant value
can be used to identify this information in either of these infotypes.

How to fix this error?

Enter the "CONTR" constant in table T511K and attribute a value 1 if you
would like the employee's contract type to be located in infotype
<ZK>0001</>.
Infotype <ZK>0016</> is read by default.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F525 - 'CONTR' constant has not been entered in table T511K ?

  The SAP error message 5F525 indicates that a constant for the "CONTR" (which typically refers to a contract or a similar concept in the context of SAP) has not been entered in the table T511K. This table is used in the SAP system to store constants related to various payroll and personnel management processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is trying to access a constant related to the "CONTR" field, but it cannot find the necessary entry in the T511K table. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required constant has not been defined in the T511K table.
  Incorrect Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary entries may have been inadvertently deleted or not created.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table T511K:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the contents of table T511K.
  Look for the entry related to "CONTR". If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entry:
  
  If the entry is missing, you can create it using transaction code SE11 or SE16N.
  Ensure that you have the correct values for the fields required in T511K. You may need to consult your functional team or documentation to determine the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to payroll and personnel management to ensure that all necessary constants are defined.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant sections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or specific instructions related to the "CONTR" constant.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects and configurations. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16N (Table Display), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for details on table T511K and its usage in payroll processing.
  
  If you are not familiar with making changes in the SAP system, it is advisable to work with a qualified SAP consultant or your internal SAP support team to ensure that changes are made correctly and do not affect other functionalities.