How To Fix P05FBN225 - Cannot Determine Personnel Number for User &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN - Flexible Benefits Notifications NL

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Cannot Determine Personnel Number for User &1

What causes this issue?

No personnel number was found for the user in ESS. There is no
connection via infotype <ZK>Communication</> (0105) subtype 0001 with
the user name.

How to fix this error?

If this occurs while you are making your choices as an employee, you
should contact the Personnel Administration.
If this occurs in a test system, you should link your user to the test
person you want to simulate. You can do this by creating a record in
infotype <ZK>Communication</> (0105) subtype 0001 of the test person, in
which you include the user name.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN225 - Cannot Determine Personnel Number for User &1 ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN225, which states "Cannot Determine Personnel Number for User &1," typically occurs in the context of HR or personnel management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a personnel number associated with the user ID specified (represented by &1).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Personnel Data: The user does not have a personnel number assigned in the system.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID provided may be incorrect or not properly linked to a personnel record.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access personnel data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the user or personnel records.
  User Type: The user may not be set up as an employee in the system, which is necessary for personnel number assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and enter the user ID to check if the user is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the user has a valid personnel number assigned in the HR master data.
  
  
  
  Assign Personnel Number:
  
  If the user does not have a personnel number, you may need to create a personnel record for them using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct personnel area and subarea.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Confirm that the user ID is correct and corresponds to the intended employee.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies in the user ID.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access HR data. This can be checked in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR team or system administrator to ensure that the user data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user management and HR master data for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message P05FBN225.