How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL704 - No employees selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: No employees selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL704 - No employees selected ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL704: No employees selected typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when a report or transaction is executed that requires employee data, but no employees meet the selection criteria specified in the report or transaction parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The criteria set for the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no employees being selected. This could include filters based on organizational units, employee status, date ranges, etc.
  Data Issues: There may be no employees in the system that match the specified criteria. This could happen if the employee records are incomplete or if there are no active employees in the selected organizational unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain employee records, leading to an empty selection.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the report or transaction itself, such as a bug or misconfiguration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have set for the report or transaction. Try broadening the criteria to include more employees. For example, remove filters or adjust date ranges.
  Check Employee Data: Verify that there are employees in the system that should meet the criteria. You can do this by running a different report or transaction that lists employees without any filters.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the employee records. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the HR module, such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), to check employee records directly.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific report or transaction you are using. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the expected input and output, as well as any prerequisites.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.