How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL023 - Select a valid administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Select a valid administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL023 - Select a valid administrator ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL023 ("Select a valid administrator") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration or organizational management tasks. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid administrator for the action you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Administrator Selection: The administrator you are trying to select may not be valid or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations to perform the action related to the selected administrator.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that prevent the system from recognizing valid administrators.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the administrator or organizational units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Administrator Validity:
  
  Ensure that the administrator you are trying to select is active and valid in the system.
  Verify that the administrator is assigned to the relevant organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorization profiles of the user and the administrator to ensure they have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the HR module to ensure that the administrator roles and responsibilities are correctly set up.
  Check the settings in transaction PPOME (for organizational management) or PA30 (for personnel administration) to ensure that the administrator is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the HR master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction PU01 to check for inconsistencies in the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PPOME (Change Organizational Structure), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly assigned in the system to avoid authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRMGE00GENERAL023.