How To Fix 5Z253 - Type of previous work relationship is missing in infotypes 0322 and 0271

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Type of previous work relationship is missing in infotypes 0322 and 0271

What causes this issue?

The "Type of Previous Work Relationship" field is filled neither in the
"Pension Payments" infotype nor in the "Statistics" infotype.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check why the "Type of Previous Work Relationship" field is not filled
in the "Pension Payments" infotype. This is a required entry field in
the standard system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z253 - Type of previous work relationship is missing in infotypes 0322 and 0271 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z253, which states "Type of previous work relationship is missing in infotypes 0322 and 0271," typically occurs during the processing of personnel actions or when trying to maintain employee data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system expects certain information related to the employee's previous work relationships, but it is missing in the specified infotypes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error is primarily caused by missing entries in the infotypes 0322 (Previous Work Relationships) and 0271 (Work Relationship). These infotypes are used to store information about an employee's previous employment relationships, which are necessary for various HR processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper data from being populated or maintained in these infotypes.
  Incorrect Personnel Action: The personnel action being executed may require information that has not been provided or is incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant infotypes (0322 and 0271) for the employee in question and ensure that the required data is filled in correctly.
  You can do this using transaction codes PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Maintain Previous Work Relationships:
  
  If the employee has previous work relationships, ensure that they are correctly entered in infotype 0322.
  If there are no previous work relationships, you may need to enter a default or a placeholder entry, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to infotypes 0322 and 0271. Ensure that the necessary fields are set up correctly and that the infotypes are active for the relevant employee groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the maintenance of employee data and the specific requirements for these infotypes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0322: This infotype is used to maintain information about an employee's previous work relationships, including details such as the type of relationship, start and end dates, and the organization involved.
  Infotype 0271: This infotype is used to manage work relationships and may include information about the employee's current and past employment status.
  Personnel Actions: Understanding the specific personnel action being executed can help identify why the system is expecting this information.
  
  By ensuring that the necessary data is present in the relevant infotypes and that the system is configured correctly, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Z253.