How To Fix 5M266 - Company could not be found, no entry in T5M1P for WERKS & BTRTL &


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

  • Message number: 266

  • Message text: Company could not be found, no entry in T5M1P for WERKS & BTRTL &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M266 - Company could not be found, no entry in T5M1P for WERKS & BTRTL & ?

    The SAP error message 5M266 indicates that the system could not find a company code (or company) associated with the specified plant (WERKS) and personnel area (BTRTL) in the table T5M1P. This typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing when the system is trying to retrieve configuration data related to a specific plant and personnel area.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that there is no entry in the T5M1P table for the specified combination of plant (WERKS) and personnel area (BTRTL). This table is used to define the relationship between company codes, plants, and personnel areas.
    2. Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry in the plant or personnel area fields.
    3. Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some entries may not have been transferred correctly.
    4. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the relevant data.

    Solution:

    1. Check T5M1P Table: Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to check the T5M1P table for the specific combination of WERKS and BTRTL. If there is no entry, you will need to create one.
    2. Create Missing Entries:
      • Go to the relevant configuration transaction (usually in SPRO) to maintain the entries in T5M1P.
      • Ensure that the correct company code, plant, and personnel area are entered.
    3. Verify Data: Double-check the data entered for WERKS and BTRTL to ensure they are correct and correspond to existing entries in the system.
    4. Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct values, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources.
    5. Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • SE16/SE11: For viewing table entries.
      • SPRO: For configuration settings.
    • Tables:
      • T5M1P: This table contains the mapping of company codes to plants and personnel areas.
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
    • Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M266 and ensure that the necessary configuration is in place for the specified plant and personnel area.

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