How To Fix 5Z821 - Personnel no. & is flagged as "Do Not Log" in IT 0271

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Personnel no. & is flagged as "Do Not Log" in IT 0271

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z821 - Personnel no. & is flagged as "Do Not Log" in IT 0271 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z821 indicates that a personnel number is flagged as "Do Not Log" in Infotype (IT) 0271, which is related to the logging of changes in personnel administration. This flag prevents any changes or logging of data for that specific personnel number.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the personnel number you are trying to process has been marked with a "Do Not Log" status in IT 0271. This typically means that the employee's data is not to be tracked for changes, possibly due to specific business rules or compliance requirements.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check IT 0271: Access the personnel number in question and check Infotype 0271 to confirm if the "Do Not Log" flag is indeed set. You can do this using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  Remove the Flag: If it is appropriate to do so, you can remove the "Do Not Log" flag from IT 0271. This usually requires the necessary authorizations. Make sure to consult with your HR or data management team to ensure that this change aligns with your organization's policies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding the use of the "Do Not Log" flag to understand the implications of changing this status.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about making changes or if the flag should remain, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or HR department for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0271: This infotype is used to manage logging settings for personnel data. It allows organizations to control whether changes to an employee's data should be logged for auditing or compliance purposes.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to personnel data in SAP.
  Business Processes: Understand the business processes that may be affected by changing the logging status, as this could have implications for reporting, compliance, and auditing.
  
  Always ensure that any changes made in the SAP system are in line with your organization's policies and procedures.