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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Organizational Management > Evaluation Path.
  Ensure that the evaluation path you are trying to use is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Evaluation Path:
  
  If you are using a specific report or infotype, check if the evaluation path is assigned to it. You may need to modify the report or infotype settings to include the correct evaluation path.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the evaluation paths. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Structure:
  
  Verify that the organizational structure is correctly maintained and that there are no missing or inconsistent entries that could affect the evaluation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the evaluation paths relevant to your scenario.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Evaluation Paths: These are defined paths that determine how the system should navigate through the organizational structure to retrieve data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) and PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure) to help diagnose issues related to organizational management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5A249 in your SAP system.