How To Fix 5O109 - No children entered in Family Member/Dependents infotype (0021)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 109

• Message text: No children entered in Family Member/Dependents infotype (0021)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O109 - No children entered in Family Member/Dependents infotype (0021) ?

  The SAP error message 5O109 indicates that there are no children entered in the Family Member/Dependents infotype (0021) for an employee. This infotype is used to maintain information about an employee's family members and dependents, which can be important for various HR processes, including benefits administration, tax calculations, and more.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to process a transaction that requires information about dependents, but the relevant data has not been entered in the system.
  The employee does not have any records in the Family Member/Dependents infotype (0021), which means there are no dependents recorded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the Family Member/Dependents infotype (0021) is populated with the necessary information. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to access the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Select the Infotype:
  
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the infotype 0021 (Family Member/Dependents).
  
  
  
  Add Dependents:
  
  If there are no entries, you will need to create new records for the dependents. Click on the "Create" button and enter the required details for each dependent, such as name, relationship, date of birth, etc.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Transaction:
  
  Once the dependents have been added, re-attempt the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0021: This infotype is crucial for managing family-related data in SAP HR. It typically includes fields for the name, relationship, date of birth, and other relevant details about each dependent.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify employee data in SAP.
  Data Consistency: After adding dependents, it’s a good practice to check for data consistency and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP HR documentation or guidelines for specific procedures related to maintaining employee data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP HR administrator or support team for further assistance.