How To Fix 5U136 - Length of service is not a cost criterion; delete the date override

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Length of service is not a cost criterion; delete the date override

What causes this issue?

You have entered a hire date override, yet not checked the length of
service checkbox in the formula criteria.

System Response

The system has not recognized that you want to enter length of service
as a cost criterion.

How to fix this error?

Either clear the hire date override, or if you want length of service to
be a cost criterion, select the length of service checkbox above and
enter the cutoff day.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U136 - Length of service is not a cost criterion; delete the date override ?

  The SAP error message 5U136 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the cost criteria in the system, specifically related to the "Length of Service" (LOS) being used as a cost criterion. This error typically arises in the context of payroll or personnel cost planning when the system encounters a date override that is not compatible with the defined cost criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Length of Service is not set up as a valid cost criterion in the system. This can happen if the configuration does not allow for Length of Service to be used in the context where it is being applied.
  Date Override: There may be a date override in the payroll or personnel cost planning that is not valid for the Length of Service criterion.
  Master Data Issues: The employee master data may have inconsistencies or incorrect entries that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify the settings for cost criteria. Ensure that Length of Service is correctly defined and that it is allowed as a cost criterion.
  If Length of Service should not be a cost criterion, you may need to adjust the configuration to remove it from the relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Remove Date Override:
  
  If there is a date override that is causing the issue, you will need to remove or correct it. This can typically be done in the infotype (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay) where the date override is set.
  Ensure that the dates entered are valid and do not conflict with the Length of Service calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies or incorrect entries that might be causing the error. Ensure that all relevant infotypes are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to payroll and cost planning to understand the specific requirements for using Length of Service as a cost criterion.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payroll or cost planning processes work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (Customizing), and others that may be useful for checking configurations and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing practical solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U136 and ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for payroll and cost planning.