How To Fix HRPIQ000RULES205 - Define a message type for message &1(&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000RULES - Messages for CM Rules

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Define a message type for message &1(&2)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Define the message types for message &V1& of message class &V2& in view
cluster VC_T7PIQMSGOVR (<ZK>Message Classes</>), or set the <LS>can be
switched off</> flag for the message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000RULES205 - Define a message type for message &1(&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000RULES205 typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with the Personnel Administration or Organizational Management components. This error indicates that a message type has not been defined for a specific message number and message class.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined message type for the specified message number (&1) and message class (&2). This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The message type may not have been set up in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have properly defined the message types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the message type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Message Type:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Messages -> Define Message Types.
  Check if the message type for the specified message number and class exists. If not, create a new entry for it.
  
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to check the message class and ensure that the message number is defined correctly.
  If the message is missing, you can create it or modify the existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the message type and that it is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including message types, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, message classes are used to group related messages. Each message within a class has a unique number.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE91 (for message maintenance) and SPRO (for configuration).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on message handling in HR.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or HR functional team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP system.