How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES159 - Start and end dates are missing in the job information of employee &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Start and end dates are missing in the job information of employee &1

What causes this issue?

The fields 'START_DATE' and 'END_DATE' of a WORK_AGREEMENT_ITEM are not
filled.

System Response

These fields are mandatory and therefore the replication for this
employee was not successful.

How to fix this error?

Fill these fields and reschedule the replication.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES159 - Start and end dates are missing in the job information of employee &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES159 indicates that there are missing start and end dates in the job information for a specific employee (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of employee data management, particularly when trying to process or update job-related information in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the job information for the employee has not been fully entered. Specifically, the start date and/or end date fields may be blank.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing dates.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require these fields to be populated but are not enforced correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Job Information:
  
  Navigate to the employee's job information record in the SAP system.
  Ensure that both the start date and end date fields are filled in correctly.
  If the employee is currently active, the end date may be left blank, but the start date must be populated.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If the fields are empty, enter the appropriate start and end dates.
  Ensure that the dates are valid and make sense in the context of the employee's job history.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and processes to identify any records that may have been skipped or incorrectly processed.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the job information fields are set up correctly.
  If necessary, consult with an SAP HR module expert or administrator to adjust any settings that may be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to employee job information management to understand the required fields and their significance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the appropriate permissions to edit employee job information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRSFEC_SERVICES159 error and ensure that the employee's job information is complete and accurate.