How To Fix 5U137 - Age is not a cost criterion; spouse indicator is irrelevant


5U137 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

  • Message number: 137

  • Message text: Age is not a cost criterion; spouse indicator is irrelevant

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have selected the spouse indicator yet not checked the age check
    box in the formula criteria.

    System Response

    The system has not recognised that you want to enter spouse age as a
    cost criteria.

    How to fix this error?

    Either clear the spouse indicator or if you want spouse age to be a
    cost criteria check the age box above.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U137 - Age is not a cost criterion; spouse indicator is irrelevant ?
    The SAP error message 5U137 ("Age is not a cost criterion; spouse indicator is irrelevant") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed, specifically related to the age of an employee or the spouse indicator in the context of cost calculations.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Data Entry: The age of the employee or the spouse indicator may have been incorrectly entered or is not relevant for the specific cost calculation being performed.
    Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not support age as a cost criterion for the specific payroll or personnel administration process being executed. Business Rules: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for age to be considered in the cost calculation, leading to this error when such data is referenced.
    Solution: Check Data Entries: Review the employee's master data to ensure that the age

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