How To Fix 5V291 - No entry in table T5BX4 for BV281 &1, LGART &2, ENDDA &3 and BEGDA &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No entry in table T5BX4 for BV281 &1, LGART &2, ENDDA &3 and BEGDA &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V291 - No entry in table T5BX4 for BV281 &1, LGART &2, ENDDA &3 and BEGDA &4 ?

  The SAP error message 5V291 indicates that there is no entry in the table T5BX4 for the specified parameters. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with specific infotypes related to employee benefits or deductions.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system is trying to access a specific entry in the T5BX4 table, which is used for storing configuration data related to benefit types (LGART) and their associated validity periods (BEGDA and ENDDA). The parameters in the error message represent:
  
  BV281: This is likely a specific benefit type or configuration identifier.
  LGART: This is the wage type or deduction type.
  ENDDA: This is the end date for the validity of the entry.
  BEGDA: This is the start date for the validity of the entry.
  
  If there is no corresponding entry in the T5BX4 table for the specified combination of these parameters, the system cannot process the payroll or benefits correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table T5BX4:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of table T5BX4.
  Look for entries that match the parameters provided in the error message (BV281, LGART, BEGDA, ENDDA).
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If you find that the required entry is missing, you will need to create it. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) to maintain the benefit types and their configurations.
  Adding the necessary entries for the specified benefit type and wage type with the correct validity dates.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the specific benefit type or wage type to ensure that you are entering the correct data.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom configurations, ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll or benefits calculation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T5BX4: This table is part of the SAP HR module and is used for storing configuration data related to benefits and deductions.
  Wage Types (LGART): These are used in payroll processing to categorize different types of earnings and deductions.
  Validity Dates (BEGDA, ENDDA): These dates define the period during which a particular configuration is valid.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5V291 in SAP.