How To Fix HRECM00GUIDELINE009 - No guideline defaults found for selected employees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00GUIDELINE - Messages for guideline evaluation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No guideline defaults found for selected employees

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00GUIDELINE009 - No guideline defaults found for selected employees ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00GUIDELINE009 indicates that the system could not find any guideline defaults for the selected employees in the context of the Employee Central module, particularly when dealing with guidelines for performance management or similar processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Guidelines: The most common cause is that there are no guidelines defined for the specific employee or group of employees in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the guidelines are not properly set up or linked to the employee records.
  Employee Status: The employees selected may not be in a status that allows for guideline defaults to be applied (e.g., inactive employees).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee records that prevent the system from retrieving the guidelines.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Guidelines Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for guidelines in the SAP system.
  Ensure that guidelines are defined and properly linked to the relevant employee groups or job roles.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Records:
  
  Check the employee records for the selected employees to ensure they have the necessary attributes (e.g., job role, department) that would allow for guideline defaults to be applied.
  Make sure that the employees are active and eligible for the guidelines.
  
  
  
  Assign Guidelines:
  
  If guidelines are missing, create and assign the necessary guidelines to the employees or employee groups.
  Ensure that the guidelines are published and available for use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on setting up and managing guidelines in the Employee Central module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to access the guidelines has the necessary permissions to view and manage them.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.