How To Fix 72273 - Personnel number not active or has not been created

72273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Personnel number not active or has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72273 - Personnel number not active or has not been created ?

  The SAP error message 72273, which states "Personnel number not active or has not been created," typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when you attempt to access or process data related to a personnel number that is either not valid or not currently active in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Personnel Number Not Created: The personnel number you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Personnel Number: The personnel number exists but is not currently active, possibly due to termination or other status changes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the personnel number entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the personnel number.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Double-check the personnel number for any