How To Fix IM712 - Personnel number &1 does not exist

IM712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Personnel number &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered a personnel number that does not exist in the system.

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?

Check your entry. If you made the wrong entry by mistake, overtype the
field with correct number. If you do not know the correct number, select
it using the possible entries function to help you.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM712 - Personnel number &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IM712, which states "Personnel number &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Personnel Administration modules when a user attempts to access or manipulate data related to a personnel number that the system cannot find. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Personnel Number Not Created: The personnel number may not have been created in the system yet.
  Data Deletion: The personnel record may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the personnel record.
  Incorrect Infotype: The infotype being accessed may not be relevant to the personnel number in question.
  Client-Specific Data: The personnel number may exist in a different client or environment (e.g., development vs. production).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Double-check the personnel number for any typos or errors. Ensure that