How To Fix HRPANL_EN128 - &2 CAO contractor is mandatory for work relationship type code &1

HRPANL_EN128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPANL_EN - Messages for NL Master Data

• Message number: 128

• Message text: &2 CAO contractor is mandatory for work relationship type code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPANL_EN128 - &2 CAO contractor is mandatory for work relationship type code &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPANL_EN128 indicates that a contractor is mandatory for a specific work relationship type code in the Human Resources module. This error typically arises when the system expects a contractor to be assigned to a particular employee or work relationship, but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contractor Assignment: The error occurs when an employee's work relationship type requires a contractor assignment, but none has been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: The work relationship type code may be configured in such a way that it mandates a contractor, but the necessary data has not been entered.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to the omission of the contractor information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Relationship Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the work relationship type in SAP.
  Verify if the contractor assignment is indeed marked as mandatory for the specific type code in question.
  
  
  
  Assign a Contractor:
  
  Navigate to the employee's record