How To Fix HRPBSHU186 - There is no rank between & and & in infotype "Rank"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 186

• Message text: There is no rank between & and & in infotype "Rank"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSHU186 - There is no rank between & and & in infotype "Rank" ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSHU186 indicates that there is an issue with the rank assignment in the "Rank" infotype (typically Infotype 0001 or 0002, depending on your configuration). This error occurs when the system cannot find a valid rank between the specified values in the infotype.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rank Definition: The ranks that you are trying to assign do not exist in the system or are not properly defined in the rank configuration.
  Incorrect Rank Values: The values being entered for the rank do not correspond to any defined ranks in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the rank infotype, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the customizing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rank Definitions:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining ranks (usually under Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Infotypes).
  Ensure that the ranks you are trying to use are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Values:
  
  Double-check the values you are entering for the rank. Make sure they match the defined ranks in the system.
  If you are using a range of ranks, ensure that both the lower and upper limits are valid and defined.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the infotype related to ranks. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that there are no missing entries.
  You can use transaction code PA30 to view the infotype records and see if there are any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding rank assignments to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment): This infotype often contains rank information and is crucial for employee data management.
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype may also be relevant depending on how ranks are configured in your system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for navigating HR data and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSHU186 error and ensure that rank assignments are correctly processed in your SAP system.