How To Fix HRPAYDECI152 - Constant &1 in table T5DBK has an invalid value: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Constant &1 in table T5DBK has an invalid value: &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SM30 to check the constant in view V_T5DBK.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI152 - Constant &1 in table T5DBK has an invalid value: &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI152 indicates that there is an issue with a constant value in the table T5DBK, which is related to payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error typically arises when a constant that is expected to have a specific value does not match the valid entries defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Constant Value: The constant value (&2) being referenced in the error message does not exist in the T5DBK table or is not valid for the specific payroll processing being executed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the constants have not been properly defined or updated in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors could lead to incorrect values being assigned to constants in the payroll configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T5DBK: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of table T5DBK. Look for the constant (&1) and verify if the value (&2) exists and is valid.
  If the constant is missing or incorrect, you may need to add or correct the entry.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system and ensure that all constants are correctly defined.
  Check if any recent changes were made to the payroll configuration that could have affected the constants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll constants to ensure that you are using the correct values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T5DBK: This table contains constants used in payroll calculations. Each entry typically includes a constant name and its corresponding value.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and PE01 (HR Master Data) for navigating and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on constants in payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDECI152 error message.