How To Fix 5Z510 - BDA model is not defined for action type &3; check BDA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 510

• Message text: BDA model is not defined for action type &3; check BDA

What causes this issue?

The system is attempting to determine the BDA model for the following
parameters from table T5D7J (<ZK>Control of BDA and COLA Relevance
(Basic Pay)</>):
Pay scale key: &V1& (country indicator, pay scale type, pay scale area)
<DS:DE.TRFKZ>Pay scale indicator</>: &V2&
<DS:DE.MASSN>Action type</>: &V3&
Since no BDA model is specified for this parameter key, the system
cannot determine the pay seniority or reference pay seniority (BDA) for
the employee.

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?

Check the pay scale data in the <LS>Type</> and <LS>Area</> fields. If
these values are correct, contact your system administration.
If required, adjust the BDA for the employee manually before you save
the infotype record.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check view V_T5D7J (<ZK>Models to determine COL allowance and pay
seniority (PSG)</>) and add the missing entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z510 - BDA model is not defined for action type &3; check BDA ?

  The SAP error message 5Z510 indicates that a BDA (Business Data Application) model is not defined for a specific action type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that utilize BDA models for data processing or business logic.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The BDA model for the specified action type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Action Type: The action type specified in the error message may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Transport Issues: If the BDA model was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BDA model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BDA Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where BDA models are defined.
  Ensure that the BDA model for the specified action type is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Action Type:
  
  Confirm that the action type mentioned in the error message is valid and correctly spelled.
  Check if there are any typos or discrepancies in the action type configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the BDA model was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the BDA model.
  Review the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BDA models and the specific action type for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to BDA models and the specific action type for known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5Z510 error in your SAP system.