How To Fix HRPADINPE1116 - User does not exist or user not assigned to any employee number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADINPE1 - P2E: API & UI Message Class

• Message number: 116

• Message text: User does not exist or user not assigned to any employee number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADINPE1116 - User does not exist or user not assigned to any employee number ?

  The SAP error message HRPADINPE1116 indicates that the user you are trying to access does not exist in the system or is not assigned to any employee number. This error typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) modules, particularly when dealing with employee data or user authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user ID you are trying to access has not been created in the SAP system.
  User Not Assigned to Employee: The user exists, but there is no employee number assigned to that user in the HR module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the employee data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between user accounts and employee records.
  Incorrect Input: The user ID or employee number entered may be incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the system. If not, create the user.
  
  
  
  Assign Employee Number:
  
  If the user exists but is not assigned to an employee number, you can assign the employee number using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or through the relevant HR infotype (e.g., IT0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee data. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check to ensure that the user and employee data are correctly linked. This may involve checking the HR master data and user profiles.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the user ID and employee number you are entering to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  HR Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant HR infotypes that may need to be updated or checked, such as IT0001 (Organizational Assignment) and IT0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or HR support team for further investigation.