How To Fix 5K053 - Specify employee subgroup for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Specify employee subgroup for &

What causes this issue?

You have not specified the employee subgroup for a given category of
employee.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please specify the employee subgroup for each employee category. If you
had no staff during the reference month, then select the corresponding
checkbox.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K053 - Specify employee subgroup for & ?

  The SAP error message 5K053 ("Specify employee subgroup for &") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the system requires an employee subgroup to be specified for a particular employee or action, but it is missing or not defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employee Subgroup: The employee subgroup is not defined in the employee master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the employee subgroup.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the employee subgroup was not filled in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30).
  Verify if the employee subgroup is filled in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate employee subgroup.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the employee subgroup is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Go to SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Personnel Administration ? Employee Master Data ? Define Employee Subgroups and ensure that the subgroups are defined and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Validate that the employee subgroup is not only defined but also relevant to the action being performed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP version to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Employee Subgroup: This is a classification of employees that can be used for various purposes, including payroll processing, reporting, and applying specific rules or policies.
  Infotypes: In SAP, infotypes are used to store data related to employees. Infotype 0001 is particularly important as it contains organizational assignment data, including the employee subgroup.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5K053 and ensure that the employee subgroup is correctly specified for the relevant employee.