How To Fix 5Z466 - Period, entitlement, and reason are proposed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Period, entitlement, and reason are proposed

What causes this issue?

The automatic default settings are activated. If applicable, the system
suggests values for the <LS>validity period</> and for the
<LS>Entitlement</> and <LS>Reason</> fields. For more information about
the automatic default settings, see the documentation for feature
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECI549B_KG118AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___0VVV>KG118</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z466 - Period, entitlement, and reason are proposed ?

  The SAP error message 5Z466 ("Period, entitlement, and reason are proposed") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Entitlement Management or similar modules where entitlements are being processed. This error indicates that the system has automatically proposed a period, entitlement, and reason for a transaction, but there may be an issue with the data or configuration that prevents the transaction from being completed successfully.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The proposed period, entitlement, or reason may not match the expected values in the system, leading to a conflict.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the entitlement management module that are not aligned with the current transaction.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like entitlement types or periods) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the proposed entitlement or period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Proposed Values: Check the proposed period, entitlement, and reason in the error message. Ensure they are valid and align with your business rules.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the entitlement management module to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking entitlement types, periods, and any related settings.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is available and correctly configured. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its context.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SLG1 (Application Log) to gather more information about the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.