How To Fix HRGB_TPS134 - TRANSITION Error; PROTECTED employee cannot join &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_TPS - Teacher's Pension Scheme

• Message number: 134

• Message text: TRANSITION Error; PROTECTED 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 "PROTECTED" arrangements in their
Contract Elements infotype (IT0016) and
2) You are trying to make them a member of a CARE 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_TPS134 - TRANSITION Error; PROTECTED employee cannot join &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_TPS134 indicates a transition error where a protected employee cannot join a specific group or position on a given date. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when dealing with employee transitions, such as hiring, promotions, or transfers.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Employee Protection Status: The employee in question has a protection status that prevents them from being assigned to a new position or group. This could be due to various reasons, such as being on leave, being part of a protected class, or having restrictions placed on their employment status.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date specified for the transition may not align with the employee's current status or may fall outside of the allowed transition periods.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain transitions for protected employees.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's current status in the system. Ensure that they are not on leave or have any restrictions that would prevent them from joining the specified group or position.
  
  
  Review Protection Settings: Look into the protection settings for the employee. If the employee is protected for a valid reason, you may need to consult with HR or management to determine the appropriate course of action.
  
  
  Adjust Transition Date: Ensure that the date specified for the transition is valid and aligns with the employee's current status. If necessary, adjust the date to a time when the employee is eligible to make the transition.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to review the settings related to employee transitions and protection statuses. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the transition.
  
  
  Documentation and Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, refer to SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the transition has the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRGB_TPS134 error and implement a suitable solution.