How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL703 - Make sure you have selected a home assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Make sure you have selected a home assignment

What causes this issue?

You may have run a home activation for a host assignment.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The home activation should be run for a home assignment only. Select a
home assignment and run the home activation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL703 - Make sure you have selected a home assignment ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL703 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with home assignments or expatriate management. This error indicates that the system requires a home assignment to be selected or defined for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Home Assignment Selected: The user has not selected a home assignment for the employee in question.
  Incomplete Data: The home assignment data may not be fully maintained or is missing essential information.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the expatriate management module or related infotypes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Home Assignment:
  
  Ensure that you have selected a valid home assignment for the employee. This can typically be done in the relevant transaction or infotype (e.g., Infotype 0167 for home assignments).
  
  
  
  Check Data Completeness:
  
  Verify that all necessary data related to the home assignment is filled out correctly. This includes start and end dates, assignment type, and any other required fields.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the expatriate management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP HCM administrator or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and select home assignments. Sometimes, lack of permissions can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it appears.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes related to home assignments, such as Infotype 0167 (Home Assignment) and Infotype 0168 (Assignment Information).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to expatriate management include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRMGE00GENERAL703 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP HCM.