How To Fix FOPCS404 - Person &1 is not valid

FOPCS404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCS - Messages for Structure Setup

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Person &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPCS404 - Person &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message FOPCS404, which states "Person &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules when the system cannot find or validate the personnel number or employee ID specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Personnel Number: The personnel number (or employee ID) entered does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Employee: The employee may have been terminated or is not active in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the personnel number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the data for that personnel number.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or missing data related to the employee.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Check the personnel number you entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is correct.
  Check Employee Status: Use transaction codes like PA20