How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_PER501 - Value &2 not found for attribute number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_PER - Messages for TEM-PER Layer

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Value &2 not found for attribute number &1

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.

INCLUDE TPM_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_PER501 - Value &2 not found for attribute number &1 ?

  The SAP error message "TEM_MESSAGES_PER501 Value &2 not found for attribute number &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Talent Management module, particularly when dealing with employee attributes or competencies. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific value associated with a given attribute number in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The attribute number specified in the error message does not have a corresponding value defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect mappings or missing entries in the relevant infotypes or tables.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly configured or might be referencing non-existent values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the attribute number and its associated values are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the value for the attribute number exists in the configuration tables (e.g., T77S0, T77S1, etc.).
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the infotypes related to the employee or object that is causing the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing values.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's data and confirm that the attribute values are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to identify where the lookup is failing.
  Check for any custom code that might be affecting the standard behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), PA20/PA30 (for employee data), and SE80 (for development).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific module you are working with. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.