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How To Fix 5L033 - Sequence numbers of all employees under ER Ref No. & deleted for year &


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

  • Message number: 033

  • Message text: Sequence numbers of all employees under ER Ref No. & deleted for year &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L033 - Sequence numbers of all employees under ER Ref No. & deleted for year & ?

    The SAP error message 5L033 typically indicates an issue related to the sequence numbers of employees under a specific ER (Employee Record) reference number that have been deleted for a particular year. This error often arises in the context of payroll processing or reporting, particularly when there are inconsistencies in the employee data or when records have been improperly maintained.

    Cause:

    1. Deleted Records: The error suggests that there are sequence numbers for employees that have been deleted, which can happen if records were removed or if there were changes in the employee's status.
    2. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee data, such as missing or incorrect sequence numbers.
    3. Incorrect Configuration: The payroll or HR configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in processing employee records.
    4. Year-End Processing: This error can also occur during year-end processing when the system is trying to reconcile or finalize employee records for a specific year.

    Solution:

    1. Check Employee Records: Review the employee records associated with the specified ER reference number. Ensure that all necessary records are present and that there are no missing sequence numbers.
    2. Restore Deleted Records: If records were deleted in error, consider restoring them if possible. This may involve retrieving data from backups or re-entering the necessary information.
    3. Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the employee data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done using standard SAP reports or transaction codes.
    4. Configuration Review: Review the payroll and HR configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant.
    5. Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
    6. Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the problem.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing) to help in troubleshooting.
    • Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and employee record management for best practices and guidelines.
    • User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.

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