How To Fix HRASR00_XI053 - An additional assignment is only possible for existing employees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_XI - XI Integration

• Message number: 053

• Message text: An additional assignment is only possible for existing employees

What causes this issue?

Request type <ZK>&V1&</><ZK> </> is chosen, but no employee.

System Response

An additional assignment is only possible for existing employees.

How to fix this error?

Choose the employee for whom the additional assignment is created.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_XI053 - An additional assignment is only possible for existing employees ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_XI053, which states "An additional assignment is only possible for existing employees," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee assignments or organizational management.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to create or modify an employee assignment (such as a position or job assignment) for an employee who does not exist in the system or has not been properly created in the relevant organizational structure. The system expects that any additional assignment (like a new position or role) can only be made for employees who are already defined in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Employee Existence:
  
  Check if the employee ID you are trying to assign exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to look up the employee.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Ensure that the employee is active and not in a terminated or inactive status. If the employee is inactive, you may need to reactivate them or create a new employee record.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit and that the organizational structure is correctly set up. This includes checking if the employee has the necessary infotypes filled out (like infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Create Employee Record:
  
  If the employee does not exist, you will need to create a new employee record using transaction PA40 (Personnel Actions) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all required infotypes are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are still facing issues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 for managing employee data.
  Infotypes: Understand the importance of infotypes in SAP HCM, as they store various types of employee-related data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify employee assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.