How To Fix HRTNMFR_MSG004 - No main place of work found: verify table &1, role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTNMFR_MSG - TNM: Messages class for legal report 2483

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No main place of work found: verify table &1, role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTNMFR_MSG004 - No main place of work found: verify table &1, role &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRTNMFR_MSG004 indicates that the system could not find a main place of work for a specific employee or organizational unit. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or time management when the system is trying to determine the main work location for an employee based on the data stored in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's master data may not have a main place of work assigned. This could be due to incomplete data entry or missing configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration in the relevant tables (like infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment) may not be set up correctly.
  Role Issues: The role specified in the error message may not have the necessary authorizations or may not be correctly assigned to the employee.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different infotypes or tables that are supposed to link the employee to their main place of work.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and check if the main place of work is correctly assigned in the relevant infotypes (especially infotype 0001).
  Ensure that the employee has a valid organizational assignment.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant tables (like T001 for company codes, T500P for personnel areas, etc.) to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the main place of work is defined for the relevant personnel area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the role specified in the error message is correctly assigned to the user and that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee's data.
  Check if the role has the necessary permissions to view and edit the employee's main place of work.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify any discrepancies or missing links between different infotypes.
  Use transaction codes like PA03 or PA20 to review the infotypes related to the employee.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0002 (Personal Data), and others that may impact the main place of work.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PA03 (Maintain HR Infotype) for data checks.
  Authorization Objects: Review the authorization objects related to HR data access to ensure proper role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRTNMFR_MSG004.