How To Fix 5U417 - Language key/Employee subgroup & & combination has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Language key/Employee subgroup & & combination has not been defined

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check that this Language key and Employee subgroup combination is
defined in table T503T, Employee subgroup designations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U417 - Language key/Employee subgroup & & combination has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message 5U417 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the language key and employee subgroup combination in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid entry for the specified combination in the relevant configuration tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specific language key and employee subgroup combination has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee subgroup or language key fields.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing entries.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling the language key and employee subgroup correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (usually in SPRO) and navigate to the area where employee subgroups and language keys are defined.
  Ensure that the combination of the language key and employee subgroup exists in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Combinations:
  
  If the combination is missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Employee Subgroups.
  
  
  Ensure that the language key is also defined in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the employee subgroup and language key are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional guidance or specific steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO, PA30, or PA40 to navigate through the configuration and employee data.
  Tables: The relevant tables that may be involved include T503 (Employee Subgroup) and T005 (Language Key).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U417 and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.