How To Fix HRIESP021 - Employment Id is mandatory. Please run Employee List (HIECEEL0)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Employment Id is mandatory. Please run Employee List (HIECEEL0)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP021 - Employment Id is mandatory. Please run Employee List (HIECEEL0) ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP021 indicates that the Employment ID is mandatory for the operation you are trying to perform, and it suggests running the Employee List report (HIECEEL0) to obtain the necessary Employment IDs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employment ID: The most common cause of this error is that the Employment ID field is either empty or not provided in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an oversight in entering the Employment ID, or it may have been incorrectly formatted.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that require the Employment ID to be filled in for certain processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run Employee List Report (HIECEEL0):
  
  Execute the report HIECEEL0 to generate a list of employees along with their Employment IDs. This will help you identify the correct Employment ID that you need to use.
  You can access this report by navigating to the appropriate transaction code in SAP (usually via the SAP Easy Access screen).
  
  
  
  Check Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that you are entering the Employment ID correctly in the relevant fields. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any mandatory fields set up that require the Employment ID. If necessary, consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical team to review the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are working on. This may provide additional insights into why the Employment ID is required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP HR, such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), where you might need to enter or view Employment IDs.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the Employee List report and perform the required actions in the HR module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates that address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRIESP021 error and successfully proceed with your HR-related tasks in SAP.