How To Fix 5O412 - Specify the deregistration reason for 'Work Relationship Was Ended'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Specify the deregistration reason for 'Work Relationship Was Ended'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O412 - Specify the deregistration reason for 'Work Relationship Was Ended' ?

  The SAP error message 5O412 indicates that when attempting to deregister an employee's work relationship, the system requires a reason for the termination of that relationship. This is a common requirement in HR processes to ensure that all terminations are properly documented and justified.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system mandates that a reason for the deregistration (termination) must be specified. This is typically part of compliance and record-keeping practices within HR modules, ensuring that all employee status changes are tracked with appropriate reasons.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a reason for the termination of the work relationship. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you are trying to deregister the employee (e.g., PA40 for personnel actions).
  
  
  Select the Employee: Enter the employee ID for whom you are trying to end the work relationship.
  
  
  Choose the Action: Select the action related to termination or deregistration.
  
  
  Specify the Deregistration Reason: Look for a field labeled "Deregistration Reason" or similar. You may need to select from a predefined list of reasons. If the list is not populated, you may need to check the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that termination reasons are defined.
  
  
  Complete the Action: After entering the required information, proceed to complete the action. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Save Changes: Once all necessary information is provided, save the changes to complete the deregistration process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, you may want to check the configuration for termination reasons in the SAP system. This can usually be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the Human Resources module.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on handling personnel actions and the specific requirements for deregistration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to perform the deregistration action and to enter the required reasons.
  
  
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully deregister the employee's work relationship in SAP.