How To Fix 5G180 - Car & used by employee & is not his company car

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Car & used by employee & is not his company car

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G180 - Car & used by employee & is not his company car ?

  The SAP error message 5G180 typically relates to issues with vehicle assignment in the context of employee transportation management. The message indicates that a car is being used by an employee, but it is not designated as a company car for that employee. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Vehicle Assignment: The vehicle may not be properly assigned to the employee in the system.
  Company Car Configuration: The vehicle might not be configured as a company car in the SAP system, or the employee may not have the necessary permissions or entitlements to use that vehicle.
  Employee Profile Issues: The employee's profile may not reflect the correct company car assignment or may lack the necessary attributes to use a company vehicle.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry, such as incorrect employee ID, vehicle ID, or company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Vehicle Assignment: Verify that the vehicle is correctly assigned to the employee in the SAP system. This can usually be done in the vehicle management module.
  Review Employee Profile: Ensure that the employee's profile includes the correct company car assignment and that they are entitled to use the vehicle.
  Update Vehicle Configuration: If the vehicle is not set up as a company car, update its configuration in the system to reflect that it is a company vehicle.
  Permissions and Entitlements: Check if the employee has the necessary permissions to use the vehicle. This may involve reviewing the employee's role and entitlements in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for specific instructions on managing vehicle assignments and employee entitlements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often related to modules such as SAP Fleet Management (FM) or SAP Human Capital Management (HCM).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing vehicle assignments, such as VEHICLE or EMPLOYEE.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.