How To Fix 5H006 - Administrative data (infotype 0131) starts with &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Administrative data (infotype 0131) starts with &

What causes this issue?

The existing administrative data for garnishment/cession has a
different start date than the record you are currently entering.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the initial start date of the infotype validity period
matches the initial start date of the personnel control record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H006 - Administrative data (infotype 0131) starts with & ?

  The SAP error message 5H006 indicates that there is an issue with the administrative data in infotype 0131 (which is related to the "Organizational Assignment" of an employee). Specifically, the error message states that the administrative data starts with an invalid character, represented by the "&" symbol.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Character: The administrative data for the employee's organizational assignment is incorrectly formatted, starting with an invalid character (in this case, "&").
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, a user may have mistakenly entered an invalid character or failed to follow the required format for the field.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have been properly validated, leading to invalid entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data: Review the administrative data in infotype 0131 for the employee in question. Look for any entries that start with the "&" character or any other invalid characters.
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If you find an invalid entry, correct it by removing the invalid character or replacing it with a valid one. Ensure that the data adheres to the expected format.
  
  
  Validation: After making corrections, validate the data to ensure that it meets all the necessary criteria and does not contain any other invalid characters.
  
  
  Re-enter Data: If the issue persists, consider re-entering the data for infotype 0131 to ensure that it is correctly formatted.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for infotype 0131 to understand the required format and constraints for the administrative data.
  
  
  Seek Help from IT Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or IT department for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0131: This infotype is used to manage organizational assignments and may include fields such as organizational unit, position, and other related data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and modify infotype records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the 5H006 error message in SAP.