How To Fix 5U376 - Termination rule/type &/& combination not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Termination rule/type &/& combination not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U376 - Termination rule/type &/& combination not defined ?

  The SAP error message 5U376 indicates that there is a problem with the termination rule/type combination in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when the system cannot find a valid combination of termination rules and types for an employee.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The termination rule/type combination has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of configuration in the relevant infotypes or tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may not be correctly handling the termination rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for termination rules in the SAP system. This is usually found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Personnel Administration or Payroll.
  Ensure that the termination rules and types are correctly defined and that the combination you are trying to use exists.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the termination type is correctly entered.
  Look for infotype 0000 (Actions) and infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) to verify that the termination action is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll or the relevant process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5U376 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll processing and termination rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5U376 in your SAP system.