How To Fix 5Z163 - Record type for university statistics cannot be determined

5Z163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Record type for university statistics cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The error message may be caused by one of the following:
The <LS>Service type</> field in the <LS>Organizational Assignment</>
infotype (0001) has not been maintained for an employee.
The service type has not been stored with an exception in table T5D7Y
(Assignment of Exception Indicator to Service Types).
The exception in table T5D7Y has not been maintained in table T5D7V
(Definition of Exceptions in Statistics).
The employee's position has not been maintained in table T5D8M
(Position Table for University/College Statistics).

Procedure for System Administrators

Check which of the above points has caused the error and maintain the
corresponding entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z163 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z163, which states "Record type for university statistics cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of university or educational institution data management within the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of the university statistics module, particularly when the system is unable to identify the appropriate record type for the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The record type for university statistics may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the student or course records that prevent the system from determining the correct record type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the data related to university statistics.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Errors in data entry, such as incorrect codes or missing fields, can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
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