How To Fix 5U626 - LOS group is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 626

• Message text: LOS group is missing

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to obtain a length of service group for this
employee. It requires this information to calculate the cost of the
benefit plan.

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?

To obtain the length of service group, several pieces of information
must be in place:
The length of service must be calculated correctly. This is the
difference between two dates. One is the cutoff day in view Benefit
cost formula (V_T5UBH). The other is the start date, taken usually from
either of the following infotypes:
* Organizational assignment (0001)
* Date specifications (0041)
However this may be different in your system.
An appropriate length of service range and group must exist for this
salary in view Benefit salary group (V_T5UBM).
Make sure that these entries exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U626 - LOS group is missing ?

  The SAP error message "5U626 LOS group is missing" typically relates to issues with the configuration of the Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly in the context of handling logistics operations such as shipping, transportation, or warehouse management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that a required Logistics Execution (LOS) group has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of the Logistics Execution module.
  Master Data Issues: It may also arise from missing or incorrect master data related to the logistics processes, such as shipping points, storage locations, or transportation planning.
  Transport Layer Issues: Sometimes, the error can occur if there are issues with the transport layer or if the relevant transport requests have not been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the Logistics Execution settings.
  Ensure that the LOS group is defined correctly. You may need to create or modify the LOS group settings.
  Verify that all necessary parameters and settings related to the LOS group are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master, vendor master) to ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the LOS group is assigned where necessary.
  If applicable, ensure that the shipping point and other related data are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the error is related to transport issues, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary configurations have been transported to the target system.
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that the changes have been properly released and imported into the quality or production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to check configurations and master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5U626 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "5U626 LOS group is missing" error in SAP.