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

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