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

5U417 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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