How To Fix 5Z262 - Inconsistency in IT 0271: If you enter EF16, you must also enter EF17

5Z262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Inconsistency in IT 0271: If you enter EF16, you must also enter EF17

What causes this issue?

You have specified that this is an arrival in the reporting period. In
this case, the fields for the origin of legal entitlement and receipt of
payment must be filled.

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 the "Statistics Public Sector Germany" infotype in the reporting
period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z262 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z262, which states "Inconsistency in IT 0271: If you enter EF16, you must also enter EF17," typically occurs in the context of infotype 0271 (which is related to the management of employee benefits or allowances) when there is a mismatch in the data being entered.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to enter data into infotype 0271 and have specified a value for the field EF16 (which could represent a specific type of benefit or allowance) without providing a corresponding value for EF17. The system enforces this rule to ensure data consistency and integrity, as both fields are interrelated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that if you are entering a value in EF16, you must also provide a value in EF17. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Check the Data Entry: Review the data you are entering in infotype 0271. Make sure that if EF16