How To Fix HR_CENTRAL_PERSON002 - Employees could not be linked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_CENTRAL_PERSON - HR: Central Person

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Employees could not be linked

What causes this issue?

Several links to other objects already exist for the personnel numbers
that you have entered.

System Response

The reference link between the personnel numbers has not been created.

How to fix this error?

Check the employees that you have entered. You can only link employees
if they have not already been linked to other objects (such as a user).

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 HR_CENTRAL_PERSON002 - Employees could not be linked ?

  The SAP error message HR_CENTRAL_PERSON002 ("Employees could not be linked") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an attempt to link two employee records, but the system encounters issues that prevent this action. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields or data for one or both employee records may be missing or incomplete.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the employee data, such as different organizational assignments or conflicting information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the linking operation.
  Employee Status: One or both employees may be in a status that does not allow linking (e.g., inactive or terminated).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent linking, such as settings related to employee grouping or personnel area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all required fields for both employee records are filled out correctly. This includes personal data, organizational assignments, and any other relevant information.
  Verify Employee Status: Check the status of both employees to ensure they are active and eligible for linking.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to link the employees has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to personnel administration to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the linking of employees.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data) to check and correct any discrepancies in the employee records.
  Check for Existing Links: Ensure that the employees are not already linked in a way that would prevent further linking.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on employee linking processes and requirements.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully link the employees in the SAP system.