How To Fix 5M520 - Personnel area & and personnel subarea & not maintained in T5M1P

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Personnel area & and personnel subarea & not maintained in T5M1P

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M520 - Personnel area & and personnel subarea & not maintained in T5M1P ?

  The SAP error message 5M520 indicates that a specific personnel area and personnel subarea combination is not maintained in the table T5M1P. This table is used in the SAP system to define the relationship between personnel areas, personnel subareas, and various other HR-related configurations.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform an action (like creating or modifying an employee record) that requires a valid personnel area and personnel subarea combination.
  The combination you are using does not exist in the T5M1P table, meaning it has not been configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the personnel area and personnel subarea combination is correctly maintained in the T5M1P table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the T5M1P Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the data browser.
  Enter the table name T5M1P and execute.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Look for the personnel area and personnel subarea combination that is causing the error.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Table:
  
  Use transaction code SM30 to maintain the table.
  Enter the table/view name T5M1P and click on "Maintain."
  Add a new entry for the required personnel area and personnel subarea combination.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required data, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that was generating the error and try again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Personnel Area: This is a key organizational unit in SAP HR that represents a specific area within the organization.
  Personnel Subarea: This is a subdivision of the personnel area and is used to further categorize employees based on specific criteria (e.g., type of employment, location).
  T5M1P Table: This table is part of the SAP HR module and is used to define relationships and configurations for personnel areas and subareas.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after maintaining the T5M1P table, it may be necessary to check for additional configurations or consult with your SAP HR module administrator for further assistance.