How To Fix 5V037 - Choosing the employee category (1=worker/2=administrator/3=retiree)

5V037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Choosing the employee category (1=worker/2=administrator/3=retiree)

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5V037 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V037 typically occurs when there is an issue with selecting the employee category in a specific transaction or process within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires you to choose one of the predefined employee categories: 
  
  Worker (1)
  Administrator (2)
  Retiree (3)
  
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  The user has not selected any employee category.
  The user has selected an invalid or unrecognized category.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system that does not allow the selection of the employee category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select an Employee Category: Ensure that you select one of the valid employee categories (1, 2, or 3) from the dropdown or input field provided in the transaction.
  
  
  Check for 
  Configuration Issues: If you are sure you have selected a valid category and still encounter the error, check with your SAP administrator to ensure that the employee categories are correctly configured