How To Fix 5Y141 - Family member master record not entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Family member master record not entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y141 - Family member master record not entered ?

  The SAP error message 5Y141 ("Family member master record not entered") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an attempt to process data related to family members of an employee, but the required family member master record has not been created or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Family Member Record: The primary cause of this error is that the family member's master data has not been entered in the system. This could happen if the employee has dependents or family members that need to be recorded for benefits, tax purposes, or other HR-related functions, but the records for these family members have not been created.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a situation where the family member's data was incorrectly entered or not saved properly.
  System Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may not be set up to handle family member records correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Family Member Master Record:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually through the Personnel Administration module).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and access the family member data section.
  Create a new family member record by entering the required details (name, relationship, date of birth, etc.).
  Save the record.
  
  
  
  Verify Existing Records:
  
  Check if the family member record exists but is inactive or incorrectly configured. If so, you may need to reactivate or correct the record.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no typos or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about how to create or manage family member records, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to family member records include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing family member records in the Personnel Administration module.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify family member records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Y141 and ensure that the family member master records are properly maintained in the SAP system.