Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPBSAE -  
Message number: 129
Message text: Employee was not promoted during reporting period
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The SAP error message HRPBSAE129, which states "Employee was not promoted during reporting period," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when dealing with employee promotions and reporting.
Cause: This error message usually indicates that the system is trying to process a report or transaction that involves employee promotions, but the specified employee did not receive a promotion during the defined reporting period. This could happen for several reasons: Incorrect Reporting Period: The reporting period specified may not align with the actual promotion dates for the employee. Promotion Not Recorded: The employee may not have any promotion records in the system for the specified period. Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or promotion history that prevent the system from recognizing a promotion.
Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the promotion process in the SAP system.
Solution: To resolve the HRPBSAE129 error, you can
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