How To Fix HRGB_TPS133 - TRANSITION Error; TRANSITION employee cannot join &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_TPS - Teacher's Pension Scheme

• Message number: 133

• Message text: TRANSITION Error; TRANSITION employee cannot join &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

The Module Pool handling of the Pension Details infotype (0071) will
issue this error message if the following conditions have been met.
1) The employee is covered under "TRANSITION" arrangements in their
Contract Elements infotype (IT0016) and
2) You are trying to make them a member of a FINAL SALARY scheme on or
after April 1st 2015

System Response

This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Either change the Pension Scheme Id that you are using, the date that
you are using or change the transition arrangements under which the
employee is covered in the Contract Elements infotype (0016).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_TPS133 - TRANSITION Error; TRANSITION employee cannot join &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_TPS133 indicates a transition error related to an employee's status in the system. This error typically occurs when an employee is trying to join a new position or organizational unit, but there are issues with their current status or the transition process.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may not be in a valid status to transition to the new position. For example, they might be on leave, terminated, or in a probationary period.
  Date Issues: The date specified for the transition may not be valid. This could be due to the employee's current status or the effective date of the new position.
  Organizational Structure: There may be inconsistencies or restrictions in the organizational structure that prevent the transition.
  Missing Data: Required data for the transition may be missing or incorrect, such as missing infotypes or incorrect organizational assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the current status of the employee in the system. Ensure that they are eligible to transition to the new position.
  Review Transition Dates: Confirm that the effective date for the transition is correct and that it aligns with the employee's current status.
  Organizational Structure Review: Check the organizational structure to ensure that the new position is valid and that there are no restrictions preventing the transition.
  Complete Required Data: Ensure that all necessary infotypes and data are correctly filled out for the employee. This includes personal data, organizational assignments, and any other relevant information.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to employee transitions and the HR module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to review and update employee data.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and 0002 (Personal Data) to ensure all necessary information is complete.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or fixes available that address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical support for further assistance.