How To Fix 5O515 - Enter an action/reason for action (for date of death)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Enter an action/reason for action (for date of death)

What causes this issue?

You want to create the annual data carrier for the L16. However, you
have not specified a personnel action/reason for personnel action
"Leaving" for the employees who have possibly died.
You must enter this personnel action because the report supplies the
<ZH>Date of death</> field of the data carrier with the date that
results from this personnel action.

How to fix this error?

In the parameter, specify <ZH>Leaving due to death</> as the personnel
action/ reason for the personnel action.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O515 - Enter an action/reason for action (for date of death) ?

  The SAP error message 5O515 ("Enter an action/reason for action (for date of death)") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or human resources modules when processing employee data, particularly related to actions such as terminations or changes in employment status due to the employee's death.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when an attempt is made to enter a date of death for an employee without specifying the required action or reason for that action. In SAP, certain actions must be accompanied by a reason code to ensure proper documentation and compliance with HR policies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Employee Record: Navigate to the employee record where you are trying to enter the date of death.
  
  
  Select the Action Type: Before entering the date of death, ensure that you select the appropriate action type (e.g., termination, change of status) from the dropdown menu.
  
  
  Enter the Reason for Action: After selecting the action type, you will need to specify a reason for the action. This could be a predefined reason code that corresponds to the employee's death.
  
  
  Save the Changes: Once you have entered both the action and the reason, save the changes to the employee record.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Action Types and Reason Codes: Familiarize yourself with the action types and reason codes configured in your SAP system. These can usually be found in the configuration settings of the HR module.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee records, as restrictions may prevent you from entering certain data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific action or reason codes to use, consult your organization's HR documentation or reach out to your HR department for guidance.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider checking SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5O515 and successfully enter the date of death for the employee in question.