How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDPSA016 - Error generating the evaluation path for personnel categories

/ISDFPS/FDPSA016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDPSA -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error generating the evaluation path for personnel categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPSA016 - Error generating the evaluation path for personnel categories ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPSA016 indicates an issue with generating the evaluation path for personnel categories in the context of SAP's Flexible Employee Self-Service (FESS) or related HR modules. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the evaluation paths or personnel categories.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Evaluation Path Configuration: The evaluation path may not be correctly defined or may be missing necessary components.
  Missing Personnel Categories: The personnel categories required for the evaluation path may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required personnel categories or evaluation paths.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to personnel categories or organizational structures.
  System Bugs or Limitations: There could be bugs in the specific version of SAP you are using that affect the evaluation path generation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Evaluation Path Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for