How To Fix HRPSGB_HER147 - The FTE of &1 is not between &2 and &3 for pers.no. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 147

• Message text: The FTE of &1 is not between &2 and &3 for pers.no. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER147 - The FTE of &1 is not between &2 and &3 for pers.no. &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER147 indicates that there is an issue with the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) value for a specific personnel number. The message states that the FTE for the employee (identified by the personnel number) is not within the specified range.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid FTE Value: The FTE value for the employee is either too low or too high compared to the defined limits in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The limits for FTE values may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during data entry, resulting in an incorrect FTE value being assigned to the employee.
  Business Rules: The organization may have specific business rules that dictate the acceptable range for FTE values, and the current value does not comply with these rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check FTE Value: Review the FTE value assigned to the personnel number in question. Ensure that it falls within the acceptable range specified in the error message.
  Adjust FTE Value: If the FTE value is incorrect, update it to a valid value that falls within the specified range.
  Review Configuration: If the FTE value appears correct but still triggers the error, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the limits for FTE values are set correctly.
  Consult Business Rules: Verify with HR or relevant stakeholders to understand the business rules regarding FTE values and ensure compliance.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent incorrect FTE values from being entered in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update the employee's FTE value.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for guidelines on managing employee data and understanding FTE calculations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER147 error and ensure that the FTE values for employees are correctly maintained in the system.