How To Fix HRPBSHU188 - The specified rank is not valid based on table T5HPBS80 (&)

HRPBSHU188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: The specified rank is not valid based on table T5HPBS80 (&)

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HRPBSHU188 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSHU188 indicates that there is an issue with the rank specified in the system, which is not valid according to the entries in the table T5HPBS80. This table is typically used in the context of HR (Human Resources) and specifically for managing employee ranks and their associated attributes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Rank Entry: The rank specified in the transaction or program does not exist in the T5HPBS80 table.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for ranks may not be set up correctly, or the rank may have been deleted or not maintained properly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect value entered for the rank in the relevant HR infotype or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the rank data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPBSHU188 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table T5HPBS80:
  
  Use transaction code SE11