How To Fix PA055 - & is not a former employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: & is not a former employee

What causes this issue?

When carrying out the initial entry of applicant data, you made an
entry in the <LS>Pers.no.</> field and thereby treated the applicant as
an employee of your enterprise. However, by making an entry in the
<LS>App.gp</>, you have assigned the applicant to an applicant group in
applicant class <LS>AP</> (external applicant).
The system has checked the employee master data and has realized that
the employee whose personnel number you have entered had not left your
enterprise when you entered the initial basic applicant data. The
applicant cannot be considered an external applicant.
The assignment of a personnel number to an applicant group of applicant
class <LS>LS</> (external applicant) is only permissible if the
applicant is a former employee of your enterprise at the time of the
initial entry of basic applicant data.

How to fix this error?

You must assign the employee (who has not yet left the organization) to
applicant group of applicant class <LS>P</> (internal applicant).
Change your entry as relevant in the <LS>App.gp.</> field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA055 - & is not a former employee ?

  The SAP error message PA055 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a record for the employee in question, and the message often states that the individual is not recognized as a former employee. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access employee data, process payroll, or perform other HR-related functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The employee record may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current operations.
  Status Issues: The employee may not have the correct status in the system (e.g., not marked as a former employee when they should be).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the employee's data.
  Time Period: The date range being queried may not include the employee's active period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Double-check the personnel number entered to ensure