How To Fix 5O521 - Invalid record ID in data record &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Invalid record ID in data record &

What causes this issue?

The record type in the data set is incorrect. <ZH>I (information
record)</> and <ZH> L (L16 pay slip)</> are valid entries. The program
assigns the record types. This error should not occur.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O521 - Invalid record ID in data record & ?

  The SAP error message 5O521 ("Invalid record ID in data record &") typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data records that are expected to have a specific format or structure.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Record ID: The record ID being referenced does not exist or is not valid in the context of the operation being performed.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or not conforming to the expected structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to the system not recognizing the record ID.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being imported or processed may not match the expected format or may have inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Record ID: Verify that the record ID being referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the database. You can do this by querying the relevant table or using transaction codes that allow you to view the data.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being processed is valid and conforms to the expected format. This may involve checking for missing fields, incorrect data types, or other inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the data processing or transfer. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Data Consistency: If you are importing data, ensure that the source data is consistent and does not contain any errors. You may need to clean or preprocess the data before importing it into SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with. There may be known issues or additional troubleshooting steps provided by SAP.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the process to identify where the invalid record ID is being generated or referenced.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or others to investigate the data structure and records.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.