How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO051 - Service performer &1 has no active employment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 051

• 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_PO051 - Service performer &1 has no active employment ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO051 indicates that the service performer (the individual or entity responsible for fulfilling a purchase order) does not have an active employment status in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with purchase orders that involve service procurement.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Employee Record: The employee or service performer has been marked as inactive in the HR module or has left the organization.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong employee ID or service performer ID.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee status that have not been updated in the system.
  Time Constraints: The employee's employment may have been active only during a specific time frame, and the current date falls outside that range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employment Status: Verify the employment status of the service performer in the HR module. Ensure that the employee is active and has the correct status.
  Update Employee Record: If the employee is inactive but should be active, update their status in the HR module to reflect their current employment status.
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that the correct service performer ID is being used in the purchase order. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  Consult HR: If there are discrepancies or if the employee should be active but is not, consult with the HR department to resolve any issues related to employment status.
  Review Organizational Changes: If there have been recent changes in the organization, ensure that all relevant updates have been made in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify employee records in the HR module.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing employee records and purchase orders.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO051 and ensure that the service performer is correctly set up in the system.