Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management 
Message number: 821
Message text: No staff assignment/financing for &1 in period &2
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The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE821 indicates that there is no staff assignment or financing for a specific employee (denoted by &1) in the specified period (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of Human Resources and Financial Planning modules, particularly when dealing with personnel assignments and budget allocations.
Cause: Missing Staff Assignment: The employee may not have a valid staff assignment in the system for the specified period. This could be due to the employee not being assigned to a position or project during that time. Incorrect Period: The period specified may not align with the employee's assignment dates. For example, if the employee was hired after the specified period or if their assignment ended before that period. Budgeting Issues: There may be no budget or financing allocated for the employee's position during the specified period. Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry, such as incorrect employee IDs or
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