How To Fix 5F642 - Unknown indicator in T5F5F

5F642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Unknown indicator in T5F5F

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F642 - Unknown indicator in T5F5F ?

  The SAP error message 5F642: Unknown indicator in T5F5F typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data in the table T5F5F, which is related to the infotype for specific payroll or personnel data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when there is a missing or incorrect configuration in the T5F5F table, which is used to define indicators for specific payroll processes.
  Invalid Indicator: The indicator being referenced in the payroll or personnel action does not exist in the T5F5F table.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors in the infotype records that reference the indicator.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T5F5F Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the contents of the T5F5F table.
  Ensure that the indicator you are trying to use is defined in this table.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to check