How To Fix HRPBSHU836 - Rank does not exist (&1)

HRPBSHU836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Rank does not exist (&1)

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HRPBSHU836 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSHU836 "Rank does not exist (&1)" typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll modules, particularly when dealing with employee rankings or positions. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a rank that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rank Definition: The rank specified in the error message (&1) has not been created or is not available in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee's data where the rank is specified.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some ranks may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The rank may not be properly configured in the system settings or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rank Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the HR module) and verify if the rank