How To Fix HRPBSMX0079 - Maintain appointment type

HRPBSMX0079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSMX0 - MX Public Sector

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Maintain appointment type

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HRPBSMX0079 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSMX0079, which states "Maintain appointment type," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration or organizational management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects an appointment type to be defined for a specific employee or position, but it is either missing or not properly configured. The appointment type is essential for defining the nature of the employee's role, such as whether they are full-time, part-time, temporary, etc.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPBSMX0079 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Appointment Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for appointment types in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the appointment types are defined correctly in the system. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigating to the relevant section for personnel administration or organizational management.
  
  
  
  Maintain Appointment Type for Employee:
  
  Go to the employee's master data