How To Fix 5N055 - Employee belongs to target group; this selection is invalid

5N055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Employee belongs 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 belong
to the target group countries. This means that he or she automatically
belongs to the target group.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N055 - Employee belongs to target group; this selection is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 5N055, which states "Employee belongs to target group; this selection is invalid," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is an issue with the employee's assignment to a specific target group or selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Target Group Assignment: The employee may be assigned to a target group that is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to incorrect configuration or an attempt to process an employee in a way that is not allowed for their target group.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not be compatible with the employee's current status or group assignment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or organizational assignment that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Assignment: Verify the employee's assignment to target groups in their master data. Ensure that the employee is assigned to