How To Fix LR038 - Enter a valid personnel number

LR038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Enter a valid personnel number

What causes this issue?

You have already preselected the personnel numbers for which you want
to record times. Personnel number &V1& is not among the preselected
numbers.

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?

Enter a valid personnel number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR038 - Enter a valid personnel number ?

  The SAP error message LR038, which states "Enter a valid personnel number," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Personnel Administration modules when a user attempts to access or process data related to a personnel number that is either invalid or does not exist in the system.
  Causes of Error LR038:
  
  Invalid Personnel Number: The personnel number entered does not exist in the SAP database.
  Incorrect Input: The personnel number may have been mistyped or entered in the wrong format.
  Data Deletion: The personnel record may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the personnel data.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the HR module or the specific transaction being used.
  
  Solutions to Error LR038:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Double-check the personnel number for accuracy. Ensure that it is entered correctly without any typos.
  Check Existence: