How To Fix 5F221 - No manager defined

5F221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 221

• Message text: No manager defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F221 - No manager defined ?

  The SAP error message 5F221: "No manager defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors or other SAP modules that involve employee management and organizational structures. This error indicates that the system cannot find a manager assigned to a particular employee or position, which is essential for various HR processes, such as performance management, approvals, and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Manager Assignment: The employee or position does not have a manager assigned in the organizational structure.
  Incorrect Organizational Structure: The organizational hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to missing links between employees and their managers.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data regarding manager assignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the assignment of managers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Manager:
  
  Navigate to the employee's profile in the SAP system.
  Check the organizational assignment and ensure that a manager is assigned.
  If not,