How To Fix HRTMC_BASIS251 - Error reading personnel number or person ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTMC_BASIS - Message Class for Talent Management Core (HCM_TMC)

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Error reading personnel number or person ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS251 - Error reading personnel number or person ID ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS251, which indicates an issue with reading a personnel number or person ID, typically arises in the context of the SAP Talent Management or Human Capital Management (HCM) modules. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Personnel Number/Person ID: The personnel number or person ID being referenced may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the personnel data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corrupted data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the HCM module could lead to this error.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is experiencing performance issues, it may fail to retrieve the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Personnel Number/Person ID: Check if the personnel number or person ID is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the personnel data. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the HR data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like PFAL (HR Data Consistency Check).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the HCM module to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  System Performance: If the system is slow or unresponsive, consider checking system performance metrics and addressing any underlying issues, such as database performance or server load.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to HRTMC_BASIS251 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the HCM module to understand the data structures and relationships involved.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or HCM support team for further investigation.