How To Fix 5Z507 - BDA cannot be determined for key &1 and start date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 507

• Message text: BDA cannot be determined for key &1 and start date &2

What causes this issue?

The system is attempting to read a value from table T5D7K (
<ZK>Parameters for Determining Proposed Pay Seniority</>) with key &V1&
on date &V2&. Since the value does not exist, the system cannot
determine the pay seniority or reference pay seniority (BDA) for the
employee.
Key &V1& (aabbccdeee) is to be interpreted as follows:
aa = personnel country grouping (01 for Germany)
bb = pay scale type
cc = pay scale area
D = <DS:DE.TRFKZ>grouping of employee subgroups for collective agreement
provision</>
eee = pay scale group

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?

The system settings may contain an error. Check the pay scale data in
the <LS>Type</>, <LS>Area</>, and <LS>Group</> fields. If these values
are correct, contact your system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check view V_T5D7K (<ZK>Parameters for BDA Determination (Basic Pay) PSG
</>) and add the missing entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z507 - BDA cannot be determined for key &1 and start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z507, which states "BDA cannot be determined for key &1 and start date &2," typically relates to issues in the Business Data Analysis (BDA) module or functionality within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid Business Data Analysis (BDA) record for the specified key and start date.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The BDA data for the specified key (e.g., a material, customer, or vendor) and the start date may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The key provided may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Date Issues: The start date may be outside the range of valid dates for the BDA records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BDA settings or related modules that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BDA data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify that the BDA data exists for the specified key and start date. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes that allow you to view BDA records.
  Validate Key and Date: Ensure that the key and start date you are using are correct. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to BDA in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the BDA data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the BDA module and this error message.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you investigate BDA data, such as SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 5Z507 in your SAP system.