How To Fix 5N116 - Person has value 888 for "Special Employee Groups" in IT 0060

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Person has value 888 for "Special Employee Groups" in IT 0060

What causes this issue?

This person's value "No Annual Statement 1.b" (888) for "Special
Employee Groups" in infotype Fiscal Data (0060) is applicable to the
whole year.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N116 - Person has value 888 for "Special Employee Groups" in IT 0060 ?

  The SAP error message 5N116 indicates that there is an issue with the "Special Employee Groups" field in Infotype 0060 (Employee Remuneration Info). Specifically, it states that the person has a value of 888 for the "Special Employee Groups," which is not valid or not allowed in the current configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value 888 for the "Special Employee Groups" field may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the employee's current status or role.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for employee groups or special employee groups may not include the value 888, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where an incorrect value was assigned to the employee's record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Special Employee Groups in the SAP system. Ensure that the value 888 is defined and valid for the employee's context.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (Customizing)
  Navigate to: Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Employee Groups and Special Employee Groups.
  
  
  
  Correct the Value: If the value 888 is not valid, you may need to change it to a valid value. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing the employee's record in Infotype 0060.
  Changing the "Special Employee Groups" field to a valid value.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid values for Special Employee Groups, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's HR configuration documentation.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records. If not, contact your system administrator or HR personnel.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the employee record to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the system processes the information correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0060: This infotype is used to store remuneration information for employees, including various employee groups and classifications.
  Employee Groups: These are classifications used in SAP to categorize employees based on their roles, employment types, or other criteria.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling special employee groups.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.