How To Fix 5U904 - There are errors for some Personnel numbers. Check the Error Log.

5U904 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 904

• Message text: There are errors for some Personnel numbers. Check the Error Log.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U904 - There are errors for some Personnel numbers. Check the Error Log. ?

  The SAP error message 5U904 indicates that there are errors associated with certain personnel numbers during a process, typically related to HR or payroll activities. This error message is often encountered when there are issues with the data being processed for specific employees.
  Causes of Error 5U904:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be missing or incorrect data in the personnel records, such as missing infotypes or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the personnel numbers in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration problems in the system that affect how personnel data is processed.
  Payroll Processing Errors: If this error occurs during payroll processing, it may be due to incorrect payroll results or issues with the payroll schema.
  Time Management Issues: Errors in time data, such as missing time entries or incorrect time evaluation results, can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Error Log: The first step is to check