How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG674 - Possibly incorrect user(&1). User not assigned to any personnel number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 674

• Message text: Possibly incorrect user(&1). User not assigned to any personnel number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG674 - Possibly incorrect user(&1). User not assigned to any personnel number ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG674 indicates that the user you are trying to access or perform an action with is not assigned to any personnel number in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) modules, where user data is linked to personnel numbers.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Assigned to Personnel Number: The user ID you are trying to use does not have a corresponding personnel number in the SAP system.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  User Deactivation: The user may have been deactivated or removed from the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP and an external identity management system).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user ID is correctly assigned to a personnel number.
  If the user does not have a personnel number, you will need to assign one.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Ensure that the user ID you are using is correct. Check for any typos or errors in the user ID.
  
  
  
  Assign Personnel Number:
  
  If the user is a new employee, ensure that their personnel number is created in the system. This can be done through transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked or deactivated. You can check this in the user maintenance screen (SU01).
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or SAP administrator to ensure that the user data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If your organization uses an external system for user management, ensure that the data is synchronized correctly with SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user management and personnel administration for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG674.