How To Fix 5ORA016 - No time unit in infotype Payment Upon Leaving 0527 (table T538C)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5ORA - Messages for Country Version for Austria

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No time unit in infotype Payment Upon Leaving 0527 (table T538C)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5ORA016 - No time unit in infotype Payment Upon Leaving 0527 (table T538C) ?

  The SAP error message 5ORA016 indicates that there is an issue with the infotype Payment Upon Leaving (0527), specifically that there is no time unit defined in the relevant configuration table T538C. This error typically arises during the processing of employee data related to their termination or resignation.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a time unit for the payment upon leaving but cannot find it in the configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The time unit for the infotype 0527 has not been defined in the T538C table.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data entered in the infotype may not match the expected format or values.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard processing of this infotype.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration in T538C:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll: General -> Time Management -> Define Time Units.
  Ensure that the relevant time units for infotype 0527 are correctly defined in table T538C.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Data:
  
  Use transaction PA30 to display the employee's infotype 0527.
  Check if the entries are correct and complete. Ensure that the time unit is specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to infotype 0527 and the associated time units to ensure compliance with the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the infotype entry again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0527: This infotype is used to manage payments upon an employee's departure from the company.
  Table T538C: This table contains the configuration for time units used in various payroll infotypes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (Customizing), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further investigation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5ORA016 in SAP.