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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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.

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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 and spouse indicator are correctly entered. Make sure that the data aligns with the requirements of the payroll or personnel administration process.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to verify that the system is set up correctly. Ensure that the relevant infotypes and fields are configured properly and that age is not being incorrectly referenced as a cost criterion.
  Adjust Business Rules: If necessary, update the business rules in the system to reflect the correct criteria for cost calculations. This may involve modifying the logic in the payroll schema or the relevant calculation rules.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message. This may provide insights into the context in which the error occurs and how to resolve it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0002 for personal data, IT0006 for family member data) to ensure that all necessary information is correctly filled out.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the payroll or personnel administration processes function as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further diagnose and resolve the problem.