How To Fix 5J846 - There are no employees selected under the conditions you specified.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 846

• Message text: There are no employees selected under the conditions you specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J846 - There are no employees selected under the conditions you specified. ?

  The SAP error message 5J846 ("There are no employees selected under the conditions you specified") typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing when a report or transaction is executed that requires employee data, but the selection criteria do not match any employees in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The criteria specified in the selection screen (such as date range, employee group, organizational unit, etc.) do not match any employees in the database.
  Data Availability: There may be no employees in the system for the specified criteria, possibly due to data not being entered or employees not being assigned to the relevant organizational units or groups.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain employee records, leading to an empty selection.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the HR module, such as incorrect infotype settings or missing data in employee master records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are correct and that they match the data you expect to retrieve. Adjust the criteria to broaden the search if necessary.
  Check Employee Data: Verify that there are employees in the system that meet the specified criteria. You can do this by running a broader report or checking the employee master data directly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the employee data. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Data Consistency: Check for any inconsistencies in employee data. Ensure that all required infotypes are filled out correctly and that employees are assigned to the correct organizational units.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or report you are using to ensure that you are using it correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you might be using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), or specific payroll reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.