Message type: E = Error
Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.
Message number: 020
Message text: The employee already has the maximum permissible number of spouse.
Refer to the constants table, T511K, for the maximum number of spouses.
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5L020
- The employee already has the maximum permissible number of spouse. ?The SAP error message 5L020 indicates that an employee has reached the maximum permissible number of spouse records in the system. This typically occurs in the context of employee benefits or family-related data management within SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
Cause: The error arises when an attempt is made to add a new spouse record for an employee who already has the maximum number of spouse entries allowed by the system configuration. This limit is often set in the system to prevent data inconsistencies and to adhere to business rules regarding family status.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Review Existing Records: Check the employee's existing spouse records to confirm how many are currently active. You can do this by navigating to the employee's personal data in the SAP HR module. Delete or Inactivate Records: If the employee has more spouse records than allowed, you may need to delete or inactivate
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