How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON019 - Service performer &1 has no active employment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON - Message class for Purchase Contracts

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Service performer &1 has no active employment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON019 - Service performer &1 has no active employment ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON019 indicates that the service performer (the individual or entity responsible for providing a service) specified in the transaction does not have an active employment status in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process a purchase order, service entry sheet, or other procurement-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Employment Status: The service performer may have been terminated or their employment status may have been changed to inactive in the HR module.
  Data Entry Error: The wrong service performer may have been selected due to a data entry mistake.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the service performer may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in employment status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employment Status:
  
  Navigate to the HR module and check the employment status of the service performer (employee) in question. Ensure that they have an active status.
  If the employee is inactive, you may need to reactivate their employment or select a different service performer who is active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Verify that the correct service performer is being used in the transaction. If there was a mistake in selection, correct it and try again.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the service performer is supposed to be active but is showing as inactive, check the master data records for any discrepancies. Update the records as necessary to reflect the correct employment status.
  
  
  
  Consult HR Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to check or update employment statuses, consult your HR team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the issue may be related to configuration settings in the system. Ensure that the settings for service performers and their employment statuses are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employment status.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify HR data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for more detailed troubleshooting steps related to this specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.