How To Fix 5O769 - Acc. to &2, employee &1 is not active in the period selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 769

• Message text: Acc. to &2, employee &1 is not active in the period selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O769 - Acc. to &2, employee &1 is not active in the period selected. ?

  The SAP error message 5O769 indicates that an employee (identified by &1) is not active during the specified period (identified by &2). This typically occurs in HR-related transactions, such as payroll processing, where the system checks the employee's status for the given time frame.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Employee: The employee may not be active in the system for the selected period. This could be due to various reasons such as termination, leave of absence, or the employee not being hired until after the selected period.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range selected for the transaction may not align with the employee's active status.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the employee ID or the period entered in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the employee's status in the HR module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. You can do this by checking the employee's master data (infotype 0000 - Actions) to see if they are active during the selected period.
  Adjust Date Range: If the employee is indeed active but the date range is incorrect, adjust the date range to include the period when the employee was active.
  Review Employee Records: Ensure that the employee's records are correctly maintained. If the employee was terminated or is on leave, confirm the dates and update the records if necessary.
  Consult HR Module: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your HR module administrator or SAP support to ensure that the employee's status is correctly configured.
  Re-enter Data: If there was a data entry error, re-enter the employee ID and the period to ensure accuracy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for further details on employee status management and payroll processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.