How To Fix 5U500 - ****** 500-550 reserved for transaction PA90 **********

5U500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 500

• Message text: ****** 500-550 reserved for transaction PA90 **********

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U500 - ****** 500-550 reserved for transaction PA90 ********** ?

  The SAP error message "5U500 ** 500-550 reserved for transaction PA90" typically indicates that there is an issue related to the use of the PA90 transaction, which is used for processing personnel actions in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. The error suggests that the system is trying to access a range of numbers (500-550) that are reserved for specific purposes within the PA90 transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reserved Number Range: The error occurs because the system is attempting to use a number from a range (500-550) that is reserved for specific personnel actions or processes within the PA90 transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the number range settings for personnel actions, which could lead to conflicts or attempts to use reserved numbers.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that interact with personnel actions, they may inadvertently be trying to use a reserved number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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