How To Fix 5U422 - Text for Personal ID code & has not been defined (check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Text for Personal ID code & has not been defined (check entry)

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a text for this ID type in view ID type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check that this ID type is defined in view V_T500F, ID Type.
Check that the Language key, Country key and ID type combination is
defined in table T509G.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U422 - Text for Personal ID code & has not been defined (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message 5U422 indicates that a Personal ID code has not been defined in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to process or access a record that requires a Personal ID code, but the system cannot find a corresponding entry for that code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Personal ID code may not have been set up in the system. This could be due to a lack of configuration in the relevant module (e.g., HR, Payroll).
  Incorrect Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect or invalid Personal ID code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the Personal ID codes may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the Personal ID code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the Personal ID codes are defined correctly.
  If you are in the HR module, check the settings under Personnel Administration or Payroll.
  
  
  
  Verify Entry:
  
  Double-check the Personal ID code entered by the user. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  If necessary, consult with the user to confirm the code they are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including Personal ID codes, was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check the user’s authorization roles to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the Personal ID code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the Personal ID code configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings or user data (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering Personal ID codes to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.