How To Fix PA143 - Personnel number not found on employee database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Personnel number not found on employee database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA143 - Personnel number not found on employee database ?

  The SAP error message PA143 ("Personnel number not found on employee database") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process data for a personnel number that does not exist in the employee database. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Personnel Number Not Created: The personnel number may not have been created in the system yet.
  Data Deletion: The employee record associated with the personnel number may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the employee data.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database or the employee master data not being properly loaded.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Double-check the personnel number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Employee Master Data: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR