How To Fix 5U811 - Maintain the Proof of Submission date for the dependant.

5U811 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Maintain the Proof of Submission date for the dependant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U811 - Maintain the Proof of Submission date for the dependant. ?

  The SAP error message 5U811 ("Maintain the Proof of Submission date for the dependant") typically occurs in the context of managing employee data, particularly when dealing with dependent information in the system. This error indicates that the system requires a "Proof of Submission" date for a dependent, which is often necessary for compliance with legal or organizational requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A dependent record is created or modified, but the required field for the "Proof of Submission" date is left blank.
  The system is configured to enforce the entry of this date for certain processes, such as benefits enrollment or tax reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Dependent Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the appropriate infotype (usually IT0068 for dependents).
  
  
  
  Check Dependent Information:
  
  Look for the dependent record that is causing the