How To Fix J_3RF_STR_DIV005 - Attribute type cannot have both Address and Employee Data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_3RF_STR_DIV - Message class for structural divisions processing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Attribute type cannot have both Address and Employee Data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_3RF_STR_DIV005 - Attribute type cannot have both Address and Employee Data ?

  The SAP error message J_3RF_STR_DIV005 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of an attribute type in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that an attribute type cannot be configured to have both Address and Employee Data simultaneously. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules where attributes are defined for various entities.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An attribute type is incorrectly set up to include both address-related data and employee-related data.
  There is a misconfiguration in the data model or in the settings of the attribute types in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Attribute Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the attribute types in the relevant module (e.g., HCM).
  Check the settings for the attribute that is causing the error. Ensure that it is not set to include both Address and Employee Data.
  
  
  
  Modify Attribute Type:
  
  If the attribute is incorrectly configured, modify it to either be an Address type or an Employee Data type, but not both.
  Save the changes and ensure that the attribute type is correctly defined according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Related Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to the attribute types, review them to ensure they are not causing the conflict.
  Make necessary adjustments to any custom code or configurations.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  Once verified, transport the changes to the production environment following your organization's change management process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on attribute types and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J_3RF_STR_DIV005 and ensure that your attribute types are correctly configured in the SAP system.