How To Fix HREIC_APPL_VP005 - External contact not found

HREIC_APPL_VP005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_APPL_VP - Message class for EIC application (VP)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: External contact not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP005 - External contact not found ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP005: External contact not found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Interaction Center (EIC) or when dealing with external contacts in HR-related processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified external contact in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The external contact you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to data entry errors or the contact not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Identification: The identifier (such as an ID or email) used to search for the external contact may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the external contacts are managed in a different system or database, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing or outdated information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the external contact data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify External Contact Data: Check if the external