How To Fix H1242 - No personnel number found search string '&'

H1242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 242

• Message text: No personnel number found search string '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1242 - No personnel number found search string '&' ?

  The SAP error message H1242 "No personnel number found search string '&'" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a personnel number that matches the search criteria provided. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to access employee data or during payroll processing.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Search Criteria: The search string provided may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to no matches in the database.
  Personnel Number Does Not Exist: The personnel number you are searching for may not exist in the system, either because it was never created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the personnel number or related data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like HR systems), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing personnel numbers.
  Inactive or Terminated Employees: If the personnel number belongs to an inactive or terminated employee, it may not