How To Fix HRPBSDEVLTSV004 - No employment periods exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVLTSV - Messages for Treaty on Sharing of Pension Costs

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No employment periods exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVLTSV004 - No employment periods exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVLTSV004: No employment periods exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when the system is unable to find any valid employment periods for an employee in the relevant infotype. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Employment Records: The employee may not have any records in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions, Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) that define their employment periods.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the transaction may not correspond to any existing employment periods for the employee.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data, such as incorrect personnel numbers or missing information.
  Employee Status: The employee may be inactive or terminated, leading to the absence of valid employment periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the employment periods for the employee.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employment Records:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data using transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Verify that the relevant infotypes (especially Infotype 0000 and 0001) contain valid records for the employee.
  
  
  
  Review Date Range:
  
  Ensure that the date range you are using in the transaction corresponds to the employment periods defined in the employee's records.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the personnel number and other input fields for accuracy. Make sure you are querying the correct employee.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Confirm the employee's current status. If the employee is inactive or terminated, you may need to adjust your query or check the historical data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the employee's data. If not, contact your system administrator or HR department for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your HR or IT support team for further investigation and resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HCM, particularly those related to employment periods (e.g., Infotype 0000, 0001).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for HR data management include PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.