How To Fix HRPBSHU259 - Employee is not active between & and & (actions)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Employee is not active between & and & (actions)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSHU259 - Employee is not active between & and & (actions) ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSHU259 indicates that an employee is not active during the specified date range in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action (such as a personnel action, payroll processing, or other HR-related activities) for an employee who is not currently active in the system for the dates you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Status: The employee may have been terminated, suspended, or is on leave without pay, making them inactive in the system for the specified period.
  Date Range: The date range specified in the action does not align with the employee's active employment period.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the date range entered for the action.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the employee's status or the action being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. You can do this by checking the employee's personnel file or using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Review Date Range: Ensure that the date range you are trying to use for the action falls within the employee's active employment period. If the employee is inactive, you may need to adjust the dates or the action being performed.
  Correct Data Entry: If there was an error in entering the dates, correct them and try the action again.
  Reinstate Employee: If the employee needs to be active for the action to proceed, consider reinstating them if applicable.
  Consult HR Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your HR configuration team to ensure that the employee's status and the actions being performed are correctly set up in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (Personnel Actions) to manage employee data effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on managing employee statuses and actions.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.