How To Fix HRPADUN004 - Employee inactive on '&'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUN - NPO messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Employee inactive on '&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUN004 - Employee inactive on '&'. ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUN004: Employee inactive on '&' typically indicates that the employee record you are trying to access or process is inactive on the specified date. This can occur in various HR-related transactions, such as payroll processing, time management, or personnel administration.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee's status may have been changed to inactive (e.g., terminated, on leave, etc.) in the system.
  Date of Action: The date you are trying to perform the action may fall within a period when the employee is marked as inactive.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee assignments may have led to the employee being marked as inactive.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the date or employee ID being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30) and checking the status on the relevant date.
  Review Dates: Ensure that the date you are using for the transaction is correct and that it falls within the active period of the employee.
  Reinstate Employee: If the employee should be active, you may need to change their status back to active. This typically requires appropriate authorization and should be done in accordance with your organization's HR policies.
  Consult HR Module: If you are unsure about the status or how to change it, consult with your HR department or SAP HR module expert for guidance.
  Check for Organizational Changes: If there have been recent changes in the organization, ensure that the employee's assignment is still valid.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to view or modify employee records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP HR guidelines for detailed procedures on handling employee statuses.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.