How To Fix HRESS015 - User &1 does not exist/is not assigned in this period


HRESS015 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: HRESS - HRESS

  • Message number: 015

  • Message text: User &1 does not exist/is not assigned in this period

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS015 - User &1 does not exist/is not assigned in this period ?
    The SAP error message HRESS015 indicates that the system cannot find a user with the specified user ID (&1) for the given time period. This error typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) modules when trying to access or process data related to a user who is not recognized in the system for the specified timeframe.
    Causes:
    
    User Not Created: The user ID does not exist in the SAP system.
    User Not Active: The user may exist but is not active during the specified period.
    Incorrect Time Period: The time period specified in the transaction does not match the user's active period.
    Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the user master data or organizational assignment.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check User Existence:
    
    Verify if the user ID exists in the system by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
    If the user does

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