How To Fix 5J841 - More than &1 business offices under Santei Geppen rule &2 are specified.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 841

• Message text: More than &1 business offices under Santei Geppen rule &2 are specified.

What causes this issue?

More than &1 business offices(social insurance modifier) which meet the
specified Santei Geppen rule are specified.
&SYSTEM_RESPONSE& Up to &1 business offices(social insurance modifier)
can be processed atone execution.

How to fix this error?

Specify &1 or less business offices. &SYS_ADMIN&

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 5J841 - More than &1 business offices under Santei Geppen rule &2 are specified. ?

  The SAP error message 5J841 indicates that there are more business offices specified than allowed under the Santei Geppen rule in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial or accounting processes, particularly in Japan, where the Santei Geppen (or "three-way matching") rule is applied to ensure that the number of business offices involved in a transaction does not exceed a certain limit.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The number of business offices specified in a transaction exceeds the maximum limit defined by the Santei Geppen rule.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system where the limit is set too low or the transaction is incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the number of business offices specified does not exceed the allowed limit.
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings related to the Santei Geppen rule in your SAP system.
  Verify the maximum number of business offices allowed and adjust it if necessary, based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Offices: If the transaction legitimately requires multiple business offices, consider consolidating or adjusting the entries to comply with the limit.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP for detailed guidance on the Santei Geppen rule and its configuration.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Santei Geppen Rule: This is a Japanese accounting principle that ensures proper matching of invoices, receipts, and purchase orders to prevent discrepancies.
  SAP Configuration: Understanding how to navigate and configure SAP settings is crucial for resolving such errors. Familiarity with transaction codes and configuration paths related to financial accounting can be beneficial.
  Error Codes: Familiarize yourself with other related error codes that may arise in similar contexts, as they can provide additional insights into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.