How To Fix 5Z508 - BDA cannot be determined for key &1, date &2, and age &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 508

• Message text: BDA cannot be determined for key &1, date &2, and age &3

What causes this issue?

The system is attempting to read a value from table T5D7K (<ZK>Control
of BDA and COLA Relevance (Basic Pay)</>) with key &V1& on date &V2& and
age &V3&. Since the value does not exist, the system cannot determine
the pay seniority or reference pay seniority (BDA) for the employee with
BDA model &V4&.
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_T5D7N (<ZK>Requirement Age Level for BDA PSG</>) and add
the missing entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z508 - BDA cannot be determined for key &1, date &2, and age &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z508 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Business Data Area (BDA) for a specific key, date, and age. This error typically arises in the context of data processing or reporting where the system is trying to access or calculate data related to a specific business object but cannot find the necessary information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The BDA may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the BDA. This could be due to missing or incorrect data entries.
  Key Issues: The key provided in the error message may not exist in the database, or it may not be correctly formatted.
  Date and Age Parameters: The date and age parameters provided may not correspond to any valid entries in the system, leading to the inability to determine the BDA.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings related to the Business Data Area in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  Data Validation: Check the data for the key, date, and age parameters. Ensure that they are valid and correspond to existing entries in the system.
  Review Customizing Tables: Look into the relevant customizing tables (e.g., T001, T002, etc.) to ensure that the necessary data is present and correctly set up.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to identify where the error occurs and what data is being processed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check transaction codes related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, SD, FI).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.