How To Fix HRIESP429 - Employment Periods Error; Movement from reason code &1 to &2 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Employment Periods Error; Movement from reason code &1 to &2 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP429 - Employment Periods Error; Movement from reason code &1 to &2 invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP429 indicates that there is an issue with the employment periods during a personnel action in the Human Resources module. Specifically, it occurs when there is an invalid movement from one reason code to another in the context of employment periods.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Reason Code Transition: The movement from one reason code (e.g., hiring, termination, transfer) to another is not allowed based on the configuration in the system. For example, you might be trying to move from a "terminated" status back to "active" without a valid reason.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system regarding employment status transitions may not be set up correctly. This includes the rules defined for valid transitions between different employment statuses.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entered in the personnel action, such as wrong dates or reason codes that do not align with the employee's current status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRIESP429 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reason Codes: Review the reason codes involved in the personnel action. Ensure that the transition from reason code &1 to &2 is valid according to your organization's policies and SAP configuration.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the IMG under Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Actions).
  Check the settings for the specific action type and ensure that the allowed transitions between reason codes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: 
  
  Verify the data entered in the personnel action. Ensure that the employment periods, dates, and reason codes are accurate and consistent with the employee's current status.
  If necessary, correct any discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's HR policies to understand the valid transitions for employment periods and reason codes.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the personnel action again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the action has the necessary authorizations to execute the personnel action.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRIESP429 error and implement a solution to resolve it.