How To Fix 5Z504 - BDA cannot be entered for BDA model &1; BDA will be deleted

5Z504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 504

• Message text: BDA cannot be entered for BDA model &1; BDA will be deleted

What causes this issue?

The value in the <LS>BDA</> field refers to a month or year. However,
for BDA model &V1&, the month and year for the BDA must remain empty.

System Response

The system automatically deletes the value specified for the month or
year of the BDA.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

In view V_T5D7J (<ZK>Models to determine COL allowance and pay seniority
(PSG)</>), the BDA model is entered for the following assignment:
Key &V2& (country indicator, pay scale type, pay scale area)
<DS:DE.TRFKZ>Grouping of employee subgroups for collective agreement
provision</>
<DS:DE.MASSN>Action type</> &V4&
If a different BDA model is to be used for this assignment, change the
entry accordingly in view V_T5D7J.

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5Z504 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z504 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Data Area (BDA) model in your SAP system. Specifically, the message states that a BDA cannot be entered for a specific BDA model, and as a result, the BDA will be deleted. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BDA Model: The BDA model you are trying to use may not be valid or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the BDA model, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the BDA for the specified model.
  
  Configuration Issues: The BDA model may not be properly configured in the system settings, leading to this error when trying to enter data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BDA Model Configuration: Verify that the BDA model is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings and