How To Fix 5F739 - Employee is not selected because he is not active during requested period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Employee is not selected because he is not active during requested period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F739 - Employee is not selected because he is not active during requested period ?

  The SAP error message 5F739 indicates that an employee is not selected for a particular operation (such as payroll processing, time evaluation, etc.) because they are not active during the requested period. This typically means that the employee's status in the system does not allow for processing during the specified timeframe.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Employee Status: The employee may have been marked as inactive in the system. This can happen if the employee has left the organization or if their employment status has been changed to inactive for any reason.
  Date Range Issues: The requested period for processing may fall outside the employee's active employment dates. For example, if the employee's employment contract ended before the requested period, they will not be considered active.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the employee's organizational assignment or position may also affect their active status.
  Absences or Leaves: If the employee is on a leave of absence or has been marked as unavailable for the requested period, they may not be considered active.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. You can do this by checking the employee's master data in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions, Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Review Employment Dates: Ensure that the requested period for processing falls within the employee's active employment dates. If the employee is supposed to be active, check if the employment end date is set correctly.
  Update Employee Status: If the employee should be active but is marked as inactive, you may need to update their status. This could involve changing their action in Infotype 0000 or correcting any errors in their employment data.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the employee's status or the necessary changes, consult with your HR department or personnel administration team for guidance.
  Check for Absences: If the employee is on leave, check the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 2001 - Absences) to see if their leave is affecting their active status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that manage employee data, such as Infotype 0000 (Actions), Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and Infotype 2001 (Absences).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee information.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on employee status management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.