How To Fix 5G257 - Invalid subtype ' '; conversion program RPUP88G0 must be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Invalid subtype ' '; conversion program RPUP88G0 must be started

What causes this issue?

Processing of the specified infotype <ZK>SMP/SAP/SPP GB</> (0088)
subtype record has ceased. No further processing is possible until all
infotype 0088 records with this subtype have been converted.

System Response

The SAP system has stopped processing this infotype 0088 subtype record.
Processing is continued after conversion has occured.

How to fix this error?

Start the conversion program RPUP88G0 to convert all infotype 0088
records with the specified subtype to subtype 'SMP '. After the
conversion program is run, you will be able to continue processing the
relevant infotype 0088 record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G257 - Invalid subtype ' '; conversion program RPUP88G0 must be started ?

  The SAP error message 5G257 indicates that there is an issue with the subtype being processed in a specific conversion program, in this case, RPUP88G0. This error typically arises during the execution of payroll-related processes, particularly when there is an inconsistency or an invalid entry in the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Subtype: The error message suggests that the subtype being referenced is invalid or not recognized. This could be due to:
  
  A missing or incorrectly configured subtype in the system.
  Data corruption or incorrect entries in the payroll data.
  A mismatch between the expected subtype and the actual data being processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype that is being processed.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entries in the employee master data or payroll infotypes can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Subtype Configuration:
  
  Verify that the subtype being referenced in the error message is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant infotype configuration in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SM30 to access the view for the infotype and check if the subtype exists.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Data:
  
  Check the payroll data for the employee(s) involved. Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to the invalid subtype.
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's master data and infotypes.
  
  
  
  Run the Conversion Program:
  
  As the error message suggests, you may need to run the conversion program RPUP88G0 manually. This can be done using transaction code SE38 or SA38.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute this program.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific error message and the conversion program. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM30: Maintain Table Views
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SE38/SA38: Execute ABAP Programs
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to payroll processing and infotype configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.