How To Fix HRPADNO_EDG_EMP002 - Cannot find employment type for period &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_EDG_EMP - HRPADNO_EDG_EMP

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Cannot find employment type for period &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_EMP002 - Cannot find employment type for period &1. ?

  The SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_EMP002: "Cannot find employment type for period &1" typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Payroll processing within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the employment type for a specific employee for the given period.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Employment Type Configuration: The employment type for the employee may not be defined in the system for the specified period.
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The date range for the employment type may not cover the period in question.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or infotypes.
  Incorrect Personnel Action: The personnel action that was executed may not have been set up correctly, leading to missing employment type information.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard processing logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employment Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the IMG under Personnel Management).
  Ensure that the employment types are correctly defined and that they cover the required date ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes such as 0000, 0001, 0002, etc.) to ensure that the employment type is correctly assigned.
  Verify that the infotypes are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the employment type is valid for the period specified in the error message. If the employment type is not valid for that period, you may need to adjust the date ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Personnel Actions:
  
  Review the personnel actions that have been executed for the employee. Ensure that the actions are appropriate and that they have been processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements, consult with your technical team to check if any changes might be affecting the employment type determination.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's data.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, especially those related to employment types (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on employment types and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.