How To Fix 5Q112 - Corresponding entry missing in table for family characteristics text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Corresponding entry missing in table for family characteristics text

What causes this issue?

The family characteristics text is missing in table T577S for the key
fields SPRSL = &V1&, MOLGA = &V2&, EIGSH = &V3& and AUSPR = &V4&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q112 - Corresponding entry missing in table for family characteristics text ?

  The SAP error message 5Q112 indicates that there is a missing corresponding entry in the table for family characteristics text. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee data and family characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The family characteristics text that you are trying to access or modify does not have a corresponding entry in the relevant database table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the family characteristics are not properly defined or linked.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect references in the related tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the family characteristics are correctly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP HCM module.
  Verify that the necessary entries exist in the relevant tables (e.g., T5P0A for family characteristics).
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that all required fields related to family characteristics are filled out correctly.
  Look for any missing entries in the family characteristics text that should correspond to the employee data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Entries:
  
  If you identify that certain entries are missing, you can create or maintain them using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SM30 (Table Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SM30 (Table Maintenance), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5Q112 for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on family characteristics and related configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5Q112 error in your SAP system.