How To Fix 3O138 - Employee has no Personal data on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Employee has no Personal data on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O138 - Employee has no Personal data on & ?

  The SAP error message 3O138 ("Employee has no Personal data on &") typically indicates that the system cannot find any personal data for the specified employee in the relevant infotype. This error often arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules when trying to access or process employee-related information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personal Data: The employee record may not have been created properly, or the personal data infotype (usually Infotype 0002) has not been filled out.
  Incorrect Employee Number: The employee number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The personal data for the employee may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the personal data of the employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee number and check if the personal data infotype (Infotype 0002) exists and is filled out.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Personal Data:
  
  If the personal data is missing, you can create it using transaction code PA30.
  Fill in the necessary fields in Infotype 0002 to ensure that the employee has the required personal data.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Number:
  
  Ensure that the employee number you are using is correct. You can search for the employee using transaction code PA20 or PA30.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Deletion:
  
  If the data was deleted, you may need to restore it from an archive or recreate the necessary records.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to view or edit the employee's personal data. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002: This infotype contains personal data such as name, date of birth, marital status, etc. It is essential for various HR processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions (for creating or modifying employee records)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.