How To Fix HRCMP00REPORTING121 - Could not determine time period for employee group &1 and subgroup &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCMP00REPORTING - Compensation Management: Reporting and Workflow

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Could not determine time period for employee group &1 and subgroup &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCMP00REPORTING121 - Could not determine time period for employee group &1 and subgroup &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRCMP00REPORTING121 indicates that the system could not determine the time period for a specific employee group and subgroup. This error typically arises in the context of reporting or when trying to access specific employee data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The employee group and subgroup may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to determine the relevant time period.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the infotypes related to the employee's records, such as the absence of valid records for the specified time period.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report may not match any existing records for the specified employee group and subgroup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified employee group and subgroup.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the employee group and subgroup are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant settings in the Organizational Management (OM) and Personnel Administration (PA) modules.
  Review Employee Records: Check the employee records for the specified group and subgroup to ensure that there are valid entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment).
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria used in the report to ensure they align with the existing data in the system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified employee group and subgroup. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and its context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.