How To Fix FSBP_EMPLOYMENT006 - Employment status & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_EMPLOYMENT - Employment Data

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Employment status & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_EMPLOYMENT006 - Employment status & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_EMPLOYMENT006 indicates that the employment status specified in the system is not defined. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Employee Central or related modules where employment statuses are crucial for processing employee records.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Employment Status: The employment status you are trying to use (e.g., Active, Inactive, Terminated) is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the employment status has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the employment status field when creating or updating employee records.
  Missing Customization: If your organization has customized the employment statuses, the specific status may not have been created or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employment Status Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP where employment statuses are defined.
  Ensure that the employment status you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Employment Status:
  
  If the employment status is missing, you may need to create it. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration area (e.g., SPRO transaction).
  Defining the new employment status with the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry for the employment status in the employee record. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to employment status configuration to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration) and PA30 (for employee master data maintenance).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify employment status configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the employee record processing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Documentation: Keep a record of any changes made to the employment status configuration for future reference and auditing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.