How To Fix 53112 - Employee &1 not known or not active on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Employee &1 not known or not active on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53112 - Employee &1 not known or not active on &2 ?

  The SAP error message 53112, which states "Employee &1 not known or not active on &2," typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing. This error indicates that the system cannot find the employee record for the specified employee ID (&1) on the specified date (&2). Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Employee Record: The employee record may be inactive or terminated in the system.
  Incorrect Employee ID: The employee ID entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Date Issues: The date specified may fall outside the validity period of the employee's record (e.g., before the employee was hired or after they were terminated).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was recently migrated or imported, there may be inconsistencies or missing records.
  Organizational Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the status of the employee in the system. Ensure that the employee is active and has not been terminated or deactivated.
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's status.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee ID: Double-check the employee ID for any typographical errors. Ensure that the correct ID is being used.
  
  
  Review Validity Dates: Check the validity dates of the employee's record. Ensure that the date you are referencing falls within the active period of the employee's record.
  
  You can check this in the HR master data under the "Basic Data" or "Organizational Assignment" infotypes.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignment: Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit and that all necessary data is complete.
  
  
  Consult with HR Team: If the issue persists, consult with your HR team or system administrator to investigate further. They may need to check for any data inconsistencies or perform necessary updates.
  
  
  Review Data Migration Logs: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for managing employee records.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Support may have specific recommendations based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.