How To Fix 5Z162 - Error while determining FTE value

5Z162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Error while determining FTE value

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while determining the FTE value as a result of missing
Customizing settings.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the cause of the error within the function module and configure
the missing Customizing settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

The FTE (full-time employee) value is determined using function module
HR_DE_PBS_VK_BER_GRUNDLAGEN. An exception was triggered in this function
module. This can be caused by a missing entry in tables T503, T510I,
T001P, T508A, or T511K.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z162 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z162, which states "Error while determining FTE value," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll processes. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to calculate the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) value for an employee or a group of employees.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The employee master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This can include missing work schedule information, absence records, or incorrect employment status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or time management modules, such as incorrect settings for work schedules or absence types.
  Time Evaluation Errors: If time evaluation has not been run correctly or if there are errors in the time data, it can lead to issues in calculating FTE.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard calculation of FTE