How To Fix HRPAYDE_BSAP021 - No personnel number was found for sort criterion &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_BSAP - Messages Class for Payment Office Data Retrieval Portal

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No personnel number was found for sort criterion &1.

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to automatically assign a notification to a personnel
number using the sort criterion in the notification and the
<DS:DE.HRPAYDE_KINDERGELDNR_BA>Child Allowance Number</> that has been
entered in the notification.

System Response

The notification contains the <DS:DE.HRPAYDE_BSAP_STATUS>status</> <LS>
Unassigned</>.

How to fix this error?

You can use administrator list <DS:RE.RP_PAYDE_BSAP_SBL_UNASSIGNED>BSAP:
Administrator List of Unassigned Notifications</> to either manually
assign the notification to a personnel number or to set it to status
<LS>Completed</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDE_BSAP021 - No personnel number was found for sort criterion &1. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDE_BSAP021 indicates that the system could not find a personnel number that matches the specified sort criterion. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sort Criterion: The sort criterion specified in the report or transaction may not correspond to any existing personnel numbers in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect personnel numbers.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report may be too restrictive, leading to no personnel numbers being selected.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain personnel numbers.
  Inactive Personnel Numbers: The personnel number may be inactive or terminated, and thus not available for processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sort Criterion: Verify the sort criterion you are using. Ensure that it is correctly specified and corresponds to existing personnel numbers.
  Review Selection Criteria: Adjust the selection criteria in the report or transaction to be less restrictive, allowing for a broader range of personnel numbers.
  Data Validation: Check the master data for the personnel numbers to ensure they are correctly maintained and active.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the personnel numbers in question.
  Consult HR Master Data: Use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to check the status of the personnel numbers and ensure they are active.
  Run Consistency Checks: If you suspect data inconsistencies, consider running consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and reporting for further insights into handling personnel data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR.