How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP359 - ASPP Exclusion; Excluded for reason &1, part-way through APPP, on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 359

• Message text: ASPP Exclusion; Excluded for reason &1, part-way through APPP, on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP359 - ASPP Exclusion; Excluded for reason &1, part-way through APPP, on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP359 indicates that a specific employee or group of employees has been excluded from a particular process (in this case, the APPP - Annual Pay Planning Process) due to a specified reason. The message typically includes two placeholders: &1 for the exclusion reason and &2 for the date on which the exclusion occurred.
  Cause:
  The exclusion can occur for various reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  The employee does not meet certain eligibility criteria for the APPP.
  The employee's data is incomplete or incorrect (e.g., missing key information).
  The employee is on leave or has a status that disqualifies them from participating in the APPP.
  Specific business rules or configurations in the SAP system that dictate exclusion based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Exclusion Reason: Review the reason provided in the error message (&1). This will give you insight into why the employee was excluded.
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Ensure that the employee's data is complete and accurate. Check for missing information in their personnel file, such as:
  
  Employment status
  Job role
  Compensation details
  
  
  
  Eligibility Criteria: Verify the eligibility criteria for the APPP. Ensure that the employee meets all necessary conditions to participate in the process.
  
  
  Consult Business Rules: If your organization has specific business rules configured in SAP that dictate participation in the APPP, review these rules to understand why the exclusion occurred.
  
  
  Correct Any Issues: If you identify any issues with the employee's data or eligibility, make the necessary corrections.
  
  
  Re-run the APPP: After addressing the issues, re-run the APPP process to see if the employee is now included.
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in reviewing employee data, such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the APPP process or the specific error message for additional guidance or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and edit employee data in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the exclusion and take appropriate action to resolve the error.