How To Fix 5N255 - Person not Welfare claimant acc. to infotype Executive Authorities (0409)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Person not Welfare claimant acc. to infotype Executive Authorities (0409)

What causes this issue?

You have entered the indication for a person who is not a welfare
claimant in accordance with infotype <ZK>External agencies</> (<ZH>0409
</>).

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?

Go to infotype <ZH>0409</> and indicate that this person is a welfare
claimant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N255 - Person not Welfare claimant acc. to infotype Executive Authorities (0409) ?

  The SAP error message 5N255, "Person not Welfare claimant acc. to infotype Executive Authorities (0409)," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and is related to the management of employee data in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary information regarding a person's status as a welfare claimant in the specified infotype (0409).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The infotype 0409 (Executive Authorities) may not have been maintained for the employee in question. This infotype is used to store information about the employee's eligibility for welfare benefits.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or the related settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect personnel numbers or missing records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0409: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check if infotype 0409 is maintained. You can do this using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  If the infotype is not maintained, you will need to create a record for the employee indicating their status as a welfare claimant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in infotype 0409 are filled out correctly. This may include details such as the type of welfare claim, dates, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for infotype 0409 to ensure it is set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP HR configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to infotype 0409 to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for maintaining this infotype.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access or modify this infotype has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0409: This infotype is part of the SAP HR module and is used to manage information related to executive authorities and welfare claims.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) for managing employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5N255 and ensure that the employee's welfare claimant status is correctly maintained in the system.