How To Fix HRPSGB_HER157 - No occupational code is defined for job key &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No occupational code is defined for job key &1 on &2

Personnel number &V3& has job key &V1& stored in infotype
'Organisational Assignment' on &V2&.
However no occupational categorie is defined in table 'HESA:
Occupational categories for HE jobs' (T5GPBSH13) for this job key.
To correct the error, maintain view V_T5GPBSH13 via transaction
'Maintain Table View' (sm30) for job key &V1&, or maintain infotype
'Occupational Categorie' (1652) for object type 'Job' with Object ID
&V2& in Organisational Management.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER157 - No occupational code is defined for job key &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER157 indicates that there is no occupational code defined for a specific job key on a given date. This error typically arises in the context of Human Resources (HR) and can affect various HR processes, such as payroll, reporting, or job evaluations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Occupational Code: The primary cause of this error is that the occupational code (which is often used for classification of jobs) has not been defined for the specified job key in the system.
  Incorrect Job Key: The job key provided may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Date Issues: The date specified may not correspond to a valid period where the occupational code is defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the HR module, particularly in the area of job classification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Occupational Code:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Go to the section for defining occupational codes and ensure that the occupational code is created for the specified job key.
  If the occupational code is missing, create a new entry for it.
  
  
  
  Check Job Key:
  
  Verify that the job key you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  If necessary, consult with your HR team or system administrator to confirm the correct job key.
  
  
  
  Review Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date you are using is within the valid range for the occupational code.
  If the occupational code is time-dependent, check if it is valid for the date in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by SAP for your specific version and configuration of the HR module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PPOME (for organizational management) or PA30 (for maintaining HR master data) to check or update job keys and occupational codes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the HR module.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing occupational code and ensuring that all related configurations are correct, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER157 error.