How To Fix CNV_21523020 - Personnel area &1 and personnel subarea &2 not defined in T001P

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_21523 - Personnel Subarea Rename

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Personnel area &1 and personnel subarea &2 not defined in T001P

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_21523020 - Personnel area &1 and personnel subarea &2 not defined in T001P ?

  The SAP error message CNV_21523020 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of personnel areas and personnel subareas in the system. Specifically, the error states that the personnel area (&1) and personnel subarea (&2) are not defined in the table T001P, which is the table that stores the definitions of personnel areas and subareas in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The personnel area and/or personnel subarea you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are performing a data migration or conversion, the data being imported may reference personnel areas or subareas that do not exist in the target system.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the personnel area or subarea codes being used in the transaction or program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Organizational Data -> Define Personnel Areas and Personnel Subareas.
  Verify if the personnel area and personnel subarea in question are defined. If not, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If the personnel area or subarea is missing, you can create it by following the configuration steps in SPRO.
  Ensure that you enter all required fields correctly when creating new entries.
  
  
  
  Check Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the data being imported to ensure that it references valid personnel areas and subareas that exist in the target system.
  Adjust the data mapping or transformation rules as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check for any typographical errors in the personnel area and subarea codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct personnel area or subarea codes, consult your organization's HR configuration documentation or reach out to your SAP HR consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T001P Table: This table contains the definitions of personnel areas and personnel subareas. You can view its contents using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify personnel area and subarea configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CNV_21523020 and ensure that the personnel area and subarea are correctly defined in your SAP system.