How To Fix 3Q223 - No employees to be examined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3Q - HR : Messages for Hong Kong

• Message number: 223

• Message text: No employees to be examined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3Q223 - No employees to be examined ?

  The SAP error message 3Q223: No employees to be examined typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing when a report or transaction is executed that requires employee data, but no employees meet the criteria specified in the selection parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria set in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no employees being selected for processing.
  Data Availability: There may be no employees in the system that meet the specified conditions (e.g., date ranges, organizational units, employee status).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain employee records, leading to an empty selection.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the HR module or the specific report being run.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection parameters you have set. Ensure that they are broad enough to include employees. For example, if you are filtering by date, ensure that there are employees with records in that date range.
  Check Employee Data: Verify that there are employees in the system who should be included in the report. You can do this by running a basic employee list report without any filters.
  Adjust Filters: If you are using filters based on organizational units, employee types, or statuses, consider adjusting these filters to include more employees.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the employee data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in the HR module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to payroll, employee management, or reporting (e.g., PA20, PA30, or specific payroll reports).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.