How To Fix 5Z003 - Employer key & for & missing in employer table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Employer key & for & missing in employer table

What causes this issue?

There is no entry in table T5D5B for the specified date and employer
key.
&WHAT_To_DO&
Use table maintenance (transaction SM31) to maintain the entry in table
T5D5B.
OR

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Maintain this entry in the <LS>Employer Data</> table (T5D5B), which is
accessed from the initial screen for the Supplementary Pension Fund
(transaction PU11).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z003 - Employer key & for & missing in employer table ?

  The SAP error message 5Z003 indicates that there is a problem with the employer key in the employer table. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid employer key for the specified employee or when the employer key is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employer Key: The employer key for the employee is not maintained in the employer table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The employer key may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the employee.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the employer key may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the employer key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employer Table: Verify that the employer key exists in the employer table (usually table T001 or similar). You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  
  
  Maintain Employer Key: If the employer key is missing, you need to maintain it. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number.
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the employer key is correctly filled in.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the employer key is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant HR module.
  
  
  Data Migration Review: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including employer keys, was transferred correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the employer key.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser).
  Tables: Key tables to check include:
  
  T001: Company Codes
  T001P: Personnel Area
  T001W: Plant
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on employer keys and related configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Z003 and ensure that the employer key is correctly maintained in the system.