How To Fix 5C844 - The employee &1 left on the &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 844

• Message text: The employee &1 left on the &2

What causes this issue?

The leaving date has already been entered in the employee's infotype
278. This means that the employee no longer belongs to the fund.
Therefore, the system cannot perform a leaving payroll run or close the
account.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C844 - The employee &1 left on the &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5C844 ("The employee &1 left on the &2") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to perform an action related to an employee who has already left the organization. This message indicates that the employee's status is no longer active, and therefore, certain actions cannot be performed.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee has been marked as having left the company, which is usually indicated by a termination date in their personnel record.
  Action Attempted: You may be trying to perform an action that is not allowed for employees who are no longer active, such as creating a new infotype record, processing payroll, or making changes to their data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. You can do this by checking the employee's personnel file or infotype 0000 (Actions) to see if they have a termination action recorded.
  Review Termination Date: Look at the termination date to confirm that it is set correctly. If the termination was entered in error, you may need to reverse the termination action.
  Use Correct Procedures: If you need to perform an action related to the employee, ensure that you are following the correct procedures for handling former employees. This may involve using specific infotypes or transaction codes designed for inactive employees.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the status or the actions you need to take, consult with your HR department or SAP HR specialist for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and 0002 (Personal Data) to understand the employee's record.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and manage employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes available.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.