How To Fix 5M523 - Company & is not permitted for employee & in year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Company & is not permitted for employee & in year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M523 - Company & is not permitted for employee & in year & ?

  The SAP error message 5M523 typically indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a company code to an employee in the context of payroll or personnel administration. This error usually arises when an employee is trying to be processed in a company code that they are not assigned to, or there may be issues with the employee's master data.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Assignment: The employee is not assigned to the specified company code in their master data.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as the wrong company code or employee number being used.
  Year-Specific Issues: The error may also arise if the employee's data is not valid for the specified year, possibly due to changes in company structure or employee status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process data for that company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) and verify that the employee is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the employee's organizational assignment is correct and includes the necessary company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the company code being used in the transaction is correct and that it is active for the specified year.
  
  
  
  Update Data:
  
  If the employee is not assigned to the correct company code, you may need to update their master data to include the correct assignment.
  
  
  
  Check for Year-Specific Settings:
  
  Review any year-specific settings or changes that may have affected the employee's assignment to the company code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user processing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the employee's data for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or access to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and others that may be useful for checking employee assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to employee master data and company code assignments for further guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5M523 error message in SAP.