How To Fix HRPFD00218 - No personnel number maintained for related person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No personnel number maintained for related person

What causes this issue?

No personnel number has been maintained for the related person you have
selected. The reasons for this can be as follows:
The related person has not been entered separately in the system. In
this case, no data can be displayed.
The related person has been entered separately in the system but
infotype 0021 has not been maintained. Select the related person on the
program's initial screen or maintain infotype 0021.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00218 - No personnel number maintained for related person ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00218 ("No personnel number maintained for related person") typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when there is an attempt to access or process data related to a person (such as a dependent or related person) who does not have a personnel number assigned in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or update infotypes related to personnel data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personnel Number: The related person (e.g., a dependent or family member) does not have a personnel number assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry where the related person's details were not correctly maintained.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the database where the related person's information is not properly linked to the main personnel record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Related Person Data:
  
  Navigate to the infotype where the error occurred (e.g., Infotype 0021 for Family/Dependents).
  Verify if the related person has a personnel number assigned. If not, you will need to create a personnel record for that individual.
  
  
  
  Create Personnel Number:
  
  If the related person does not have a personnel number, you can create one by using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., PA40 for personnel actions).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly to create the personnel record.
  
  
  
  Maintain Infotype Data:
  
  After creating the personnel number, go back to the infotype where the error occurred and try to maintain the data again.
  Ensure that the relationship type and other relevant details are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue persists, perform a data consistency check to ensure that all related records are properly linked.
  You may need to consult with your SAP HR administrator or support team to run reports or checks for data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Infotypes: Understand the infotypes related to personnel data, especially those dealing with family members or dependents (e.g., Infotype 0021).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.