How To Fix HRPADCN162 - Plan &; employment status of employee is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Plan &; employment status of employee is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN162 - Plan &; employment status of employee is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN162, which states "Plan &; employment status of employee is invalid," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when there is an issue with the employee's employment status or the associated plan in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Employment Status: The employment status of the employee may not be correctly defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Plan Configuration Issues: The plan associated with the employee (such as a benefits plan or a payroll plan) may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the employee's current employment status.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data, such as missing or incorrect information in the infotypes related to employment status or plans.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the employment status or plan for the employee.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employment Status: Verify the employee's employment status in the system. Ensure that it is correctly defined and corresponds to the valid statuses configured in the system.
  
  Transaction Code: PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Review Plan Configuration: Check the configuration of the plan associated with the employee. Ensure that it is active and correctly linked to the employment status.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (Customizing) to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data: If there are inconsistencies in the employee's master data, correct them. This may involve updating infotypes such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), or IT0002 (Personal Data).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or modify the employee's data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that may be involved, such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the employee's data is processed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HCM support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.