How To Fix 5M643 - Employee not at all active within period entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Employee not at all active within period entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M643 - Employee not at all active within period entered ?

  The SAP error message 5M643 ("Employee not at all active within period entered") typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing when you are trying to perform an action (like running a report, processing payroll, etc.) for an employee who does not have any active status during the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Employee: The employee may not have been active during the period you are trying to process. This could be due to various reasons such as termination, leave of absence, or other status changes.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are using may not align with the employee's active periods. For example, if you are trying to run a payroll for a month where the employee was not employed or was on leave.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or infotype records that indicate their employment status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. You can do this by checking the employee's master data (PA30 transaction) to see if they are active during the specified period.
  Adjust Date Range: If the employee was active but not during the specified period, adjust the date range to include a period where the employee was active.
  Review Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes (like IT0000, IT0001, IT0007, etc.) to ensure that the employee's employment status is correctly recorded and that there are no gaps in their employment history.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the employee's status or if there are discrepancies, consult with your HR department to clarify the employee's employment situation.
  Reprocess the Action: Once you have confirmed the employee's status and made any necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the action that triggered the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes to check employee data include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  Infotypes: Important infotypes to review include:
  
  IT0000: Actions
  IT0001: Organizational Assignment
  IT0007: Planned Working Time
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on employee status and processing payroll.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.