How To Fix 5N054 - Employee does NOT belong to target group; this selection is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Employee does NOT belong to target group; this selection is invalid

What causes this issue?

The employee has chosen NOT to belong to the target group. This
selection is invalid, because he or she and his or her parents do not
belong to the target group countries.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N054 - Employee does NOT belong to target group; this selection is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 5N054 ("Employee does NOT belong to target group; this selection is invalid") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when an employee is being assigned to a target group that they do not belong to. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when processing payroll, managing employee benefits, or during reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Target Group Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the target group that is being referenced in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The target group may not be properly configured in the system, or the employee's data may not meet the criteria for inclusion in that group.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong employee or target group.
  Employee Status: The employee's status (e.g., inactive, terminated) may prevent them from being included in the target group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Assignment:
  
  Verify that the employee is correctly assigned to the target group in their master data. This can be done by checking the employee's infotype records (e.g., IT0001, IT0002).
  
  
  
  Review Target Group Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target group is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria used in the transaction to ensure that the correct employee and target group are being referenced.
  
  
  
  Employee Status Verification:
  
  Confirm the current status of the employee. If the employee is inactive or terminated, they may not be eligible for the target group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the target group and its criteria.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employee data and target group assignments (e.g., IT0001 - Organizational Assignment, IT0002 - Personal Data).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review employee records.
  Customizing Settings: Access the customizing settings through SPRO to review the configuration of target groups and their criteria.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.