How To Fix FS4BPU_EMPL_MINIMSTR159 - Conversion of Central Person &1 skipped: User ID is initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS4BPU_EMPL_MINIMSTR -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Conversion of Central Person &1 skipped: User ID is initial.

What causes this issue?

The conversion of Central Person &V1& is skipped, because the User ID is
initial.

System Response

Conversion of Central Person &V1& skipped.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SE16 and check in table HRP1001 the entries for OTYPE =
'CP', OBJID = '&V1&', PLVAR = '<active plan variant>', RELAT = '208' and
SCLAS = 'US'. The User ID is stored in field SOBID.
This entry is an inconsistency which is not conversion critical.
For further analysis of this inconsistency<(>,<)> please create a ticket
under component BC-BMT-OM. In case you can provide additional
information<(>,<)> e.g. which transaction was used, please add it to the
ticket.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS4BPU_EMPL_MINIMSTR159 - Conversion of Central Person &1 skipped: User ID is initial. ?

  The SAP error message FS4BPU_EMPL_MINIMSTR159 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a Central Person (CP) due to an initial (empty) User ID. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or integration processes where user-related data is being processed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system attempting to convert a Central Person record, but the User ID associated with that record is not populated (i.e., it is empty or null). This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The user data was not properly populated during data entry or migration.
  There may be a configuration issue where the User ID is not being generated or assigned correctly.
  The Central Person record may not have been fully created or linked to a user account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User ID Assignment:
  
  Verify that the Central Person record has a valid User ID assigned. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like PP01 (for maintaining Central Person data) or SU01 (for user maintenance).
  
  
  
  Populate Missing User ID:
  
  If the User ID is indeed missing, you will need to populate it. This can be done by creating a new user or linking an existing user to the Central Person record.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurred during a data migration process, review the migration scripts or tools to ensure that they are correctly populating the User ID field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for user management and Central Person records are correctly set up in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Person management and user ID assignments for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PP01, SU01, and PFCG (for role maintenance) to manage user and Central Person data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform actions related to Central Person records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.