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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V037 - Choosing the employee category (1=worker/2=administrator/3=retiree) ?

  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 in the system.
  
  
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access and select employee categories.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedure.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to employee management, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select employee categories to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5V037 and continue with your SAP processes.