How To Fix 5Y860 - & & - There are no character data in MD table.Personnel No. not processed


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  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 860

  • Message text: & & - There are no character data in MD table.Personnel No. not processed

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y860 - & & - There are no character data in MD table.Personnel No. not processed ?

    The SAP error message 5Y860 indicates that there are no character data in the MD (Master Data) table for the specified personnel number, which means that the system is unable to process the personnel number due to missing or incomplete data.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Master Data: The personnel number you are trying to process does not have the necessary character data in the relevant master data tables (e.g., infotypes).
    2. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the required information.
    3. Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
    4. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the data for the specified personnel number.

    Solution:

    1. Check Personnel Number: Verify that the personnel number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
    2. Review Master Data: Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001 for Organizational Assignment, IT0002 for Personal Data) to ensure that the necessary character data is present for the personnel number.
    3. Data Maintenance: If the data is missing, you may need to maintain the master data for the personnel number using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
    4. Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and process the data for the personnel number.
    5. Consult with HR Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR team or SAP support team to investigate further.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30, PA40, and SE16 (Data Browser) to check the master data tables.
    • Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that store character data for personnel, such as IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), IT0002 (Personal Data), and others.
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
    • Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on handling master data and personnel records.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.

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