Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRECM00_PLANNING_UI - Planning UI 
Message number: 116
Message text: No employees are available for planning
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The SAP error message HRECM00_PLANNING_UI116 ("No employees are available for planning") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Employee Central or similar modules where workforce planning is involved. This error indicates that the system could not find any employees that meet the criteria set for planning activities.
Causes:
Selection Criteria: The filters or selection criteria applied in the planning UI may be too restrictive, resulting in no employees being available for selection.
Employee Status: Employees may not be in an active status or may not be assigned to the relevant planning area.
Organizational Structure: The employees may not belong to the organizational units or positions that are included in the planning scope.
Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to missing employee records.
Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain employees.
Solutions:
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