How To Fix 5O652 - Last action is not 'Left company' or 'Inactive': & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Last action is not 'Left company' or 'Inactive': & & & &

What causes this issue?

The system saved the following personnel actions:
Start date &V3&, End date &V4&, Personnel action &V1&, Employment
status &V2&.
In the most recent, valid personnel action in <ZH>Actions</> infotype
(0000), the employee has an employment status other than <LB>Left
company</> or <LB>Inactive</>.
In order to record data in <ZH>Specification When Leaving A</> infotype
(0527) for a particular employee, you must have carried out the action
<LS>Leaving</> (or the action for an inactive employment relationship).

System Response

The system cannot record any data in <ZH>Specification When Leaving A
</> infotype 0527.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<ZH>Case 1</>
You want to record data in <ZH>Specification When Leaving A</> infotype
0527. However, you have not carried out the action <LS>Leaving</>.
Carry out the personnel action <LS>Leaving</> and save the record for
<ZH>Actions</> infotype (0000). Afterwards you can record data in
<ZH>Specification When Leaving A</> infotype 0527.
<ZH>Case 2</>
You want to to change or record leaving data relevant to pay for an
employee who has reentered your company. You want the system to
calculate the pay retroactively:
Change the data record you created at the time of leaving for
<ZH>Specification When Leaving A</> infotype 0527 or change the
equivalent wage types in <ZH>Additional Payments</> infotype 0015.
<ZH>Case 3</>
You have already carried out the personnel action <LS>Leaving</> and
then completed a second action. The employee now has an employment
status other than <LB>Left company</> or <LB>inactive</>.
Delete the personnel actions you had already carried out, record the
data in <ZH>Specification When Leaving A</> infotype 0527. Then carry
out the deleted actions once again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O652 - Last action is not 'Left company' or 'Inactive': & & & & ?

  The SAP error message 5O652 typically indicates that there is an issue with the status of an employee or a business partner in the system. The message states that the last action taken for the employee or business partner is not "Left company" or "Inactive," which means that the system is expecting a specific status change before proceeding with the action you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee or business partner you are trying to modify or perform an action on has not been marked as "Left company" or "Inactive." This could be due to a missing or incorrect status update in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data that prevent the action from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the employee or business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the current status of the employee or business partner in the system. If they have left the company or are inactive, ensure that this status is correctly reflected in the system.
  Update Status: If the employee has indeed left the company or is inactive, update their status accordingly. This can usually be done through the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000 for actions).
  Review Action History: Check the action history of the employee to ensure that the last action is correctly recorded. If it is not, you may need to correct it.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the status or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for maintaining employee records.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the action. If not, contact your system administrator or HR department for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes in SAP HR, such as Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data) to check or update employee information.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.