How To Fix 5U026 - No hire date found for personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No hire date found for personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U026 - No hire date found for personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message 5U026: No hire date found for personnel number & typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid hire date for the specified personnel number in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Personnel Number Not Created: The personnel number may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Missing Hire Date: The hire date may not have been entered in the employee's master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing infotypes or incorrect data entries.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or may not correspond to an active employee.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing hire dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Personnel Number: Verify that the personnel number entered is correct and corresponds to an active employee.
  Review Employee Master Data: Access the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30) and check if the hire date is filled in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0000 - Actions).
  Enter Missing Data: If the hire date is missing, enter the correct hire date in the employee's master data.
  Consult with HR: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your HR department or system administrator to correct the data.
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP, employee data is stored in infotypes. Infotype 0000 (Actions) is where the hire date is typically recorded.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to employee data management include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee master data.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.