How To Fix 5P038 - Special coding desired but does not exist for the check in T52BO

5P038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Special coding desired but does not exist for the check in T52BO

What causes this issue?

Table T52BO specifies that a special code must be written for this
parameter. However, this has not been done.

How to fix this error?

If the special code has been written, generate the check. If not,
write it or delete the field NUMOF from table T52BO for this operation
parameter. Then generate the check.

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5P038 - Details

• The SAP error message 5P038, which states "Special coding desired but does not exist for the check in T52BO," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with specific checks or payments that require special coding in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system is trying to process a payroll check that requires a specific coding configuration in the T52BO table (which is used for defining special coding for checks), but that coding does not exist. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required special coding for the check type has not been defined in the T52BO table.
  Incorrect Check Type: The check type being processed may not be correctly set up or may not match the expected coding in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the payroll data entry that lead to the system looking for a non-existent coding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can