How To Fix HRPBSUS259 - Employee &1 doesn't have pool &2 as home pool.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUS - Message Class For Public Sector(USA)

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Employee &1 doesn't have pool &2 as home pool.

What causes this issue?

Employee &V1& doesn't have pool &V2& defined as home pool.

System Response

In fast entry, donation to foreign pools is not supported.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUS259 - Employee &1 doesn't have pool &2 as home pool. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUS259 indicates that the employee specified (denoted by &1) does not have the specified pool (denoted by &2) set as their home pool. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Human Resources (HR) and particularly in the Payroll or Personnel Administration modules, where employee assignments to specific pools (such as cost centers, work pools, or other organizational units) are crucial for processing payroll or other HR functions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The employee may not be assigned to the correct home pool in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the employee's data, leading to the wrong pool being assigned or not assigned at all.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee assignments may not have been updated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the employee's home pool settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction PA20 or PA30).
  Verify the home pool assignment under the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  If the home pool is missing or incorrect, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the home pool configuration is correctly set up in the system.
  Check the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to ensure that pools are defined and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Organizational Structure:
  
  If there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, ensure that these changes are reflected in the employee's data.
  Use transaction PPOME or PPOSE to check and update the organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or IT support team for assistance. They may have additional insights or access to tools that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the employee's home pool settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to employee assignments, such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing employee data include PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing employee data and organizational assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.