How To Fix 5J052 - Payroll category assigned to payroll reason & is invalid

5J052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Payroll category assigned to payroll reason & is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J052 - Payroll category assigned to payroll reason & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message "5J052 Payroll category assigned to payroll reason & is invalid" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of payroll categories and payroll reasons in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The payroll category assigned to a specific payroll reason is not valid. This could be due to incorrect settings in the payroll configuration.
  Missing Entries: The payroll category or reason may not be defined in the system, or there may be missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to payroll categories and reasons, such as changes made without proper updates in related configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the payroll settings.
  Verify the configuration of payroll categories and payroll reasons. Ensure that the payroll category assigned to the payroll reason is