How To Fix 5Z487 - Entry does not exist in pay scale groups table (T510)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Entry does not exist in pay scale groups table (T510)

What causes this issue?

The selected entry does not exist in table T510 (<LS>Pay Scale Groups</>
). Using country grouping &V1& (MOLGA) and key &V2&, the system
attempted to read a valid entry from the table for key date &V3&. No
matching entry exists.
Key &V2& consists of the following components:
The first two characters are for the pay scale type (TRFAR). The
following two characters are for the pay scale area (TRFGB). The fifth
character is for the grouping of employee subgroups for collective
agreement provision (TRFKZ). The following eight characters are for the
pay scale group (TRFGR), and the last two characters are for the pay
scale level (TRFST).

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?

Add the missing entry to table T510Q.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z487 - Entry does not exist in pay scale groups table (T510) ?

  The SAP error message 5Z487 indicates that there is an issue with the pay scale groups table (T510) in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific entry in the T510 table that corresponds to the pay scale group being referenced in a payroll or personnel action.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entry: The most common cause is that the pay scale group you are trying to use does not exist in the T510 table. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pay scale group may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing entries in the T510 table.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain entries in the T510 table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check T510 Table: Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the T510 table and verify if the pay scale group in question exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Create/Update Pay Scale Group:
  
  If the pay scale group is missing, you can create it using transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to:
  
  Personnel Management -> Compensation Management -> Pay Scale Structure -> Define Pay Scale Groups.
  
  
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled in correctly.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to pay scale groups to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: If data was migrated, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary entries are present in the T510 table.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the pay scale groups.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16/SE16N: For viewing table entries.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pay scale groups and their configuration.
  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 related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Z487 and ensure that the pay scale groups are correctly configured in your SAP system.