How To Fix 5A249 - No evaluation path specified for structural evaluation

5A249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 249

• Message text: No evaluation path specified for structural evaluation

What causes this issue?

You want to start structural reporting, but you have not specified an
evaluation path according to table T778A.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A249 - No evaluation path specified for structural evaluation ?

  The SAP error message 5A249 ("No evaluation path specified for structural evaluation") typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when the system is trying to perform a structural evaluation but cannot find a valid evaluation path. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating reports, performing evaluations, or executing certain transactions that require organizational structure data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Evaluation Path: The most common cause is that the evaluation path required for the specific operation is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The evaluation path may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant infotype or report.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the evaluation paths.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the organizational structure that prevent the evaluation from being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Evaluation Path Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
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