How To Fix HRTMC_BASIS334 - The employee's successor assignment has been restricted to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 334

• Message text: The employee's successor assignment has been restricted to &1

What causes this issue?

The employee#s successor assignment to position &V2& is limited to &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS334 - The employee's successor assignment has been restricted to &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS334 indicates that there is a restriction on the successor assignment for an employee in the Talent Management module. This typically occurs when there are specific settings or configurations that limit the ability to assign successors to a particular employee.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict successor assignments based on certain criteria, such as the employee's position, job role, or organizational unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the assignment may not have the necessary permissions to assign successors to that employee.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for successor assignments, such as being on leave or terminated.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data that prevent the assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Talent Management module to ensure that there are no restrictions set for the employee's position or organizational unit.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to assign successors. This may involve checking role assignments and permissions in the SAP system.
  Employee Status: Verify the current status of the employee. If the employee is inactive or in a status that restricts changes, you may need to update their status before proceeding.
  Data Validation: Check the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could be causing the issue. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the HRTMC_BASIS334 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.