How To Fix 5N802 - No valid representing legal persons for pers. no. &2 on date &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: No valid representing legal persons for pers. no. &2 on date &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N802 - No valid representing legal persons for pers. no. &2 on date &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5N802 "No valid representing legal persons for pers. no. &2 on date &1" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid legal entity (or "representing legal person") associated with the specified personnel number on the given date. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The personnel number may not have a valid assignment to a legal entity in the system for the specified date.
  Date Issues: The date specified may fall outside the range of valid assignments for the personnel number.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the legal entities in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Personnel Data: Verify that the personnel number has a valid assignment to a legal entity. You can do this by checking the employee's master data in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to review the employee's records.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates: Ensure that the date you are processing falls within the valid range of the employee's assignments. If the date is outside this range, you may need to adjust the date or update the employee's records.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for legal entities in the system. Ensure that the legal entities are correctly defined and that the personnel numbers are properly assigned to them.
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If data was migrated, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary records are present and correctly linked.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on legal entities and personnel administration.
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Legal Entity Configuration: Understand how legal entities are configured in your SAP system, including the relationship between employees and legal entities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.