How To Fix PA163 - Error code & in feature & (check feature(s) PRELI/PRELR)

PA163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Error code & in feature & (check feature(s) PRELI/PRELR)

What causes this issue?

There may be errors in features <LS>PRELI</> (Integration of 'internal'
applicants) and/or <LS>PRELR</> (Integration applicant/employee). These
features establish relationships between applicants and employees in
<LS>Recruitment</>.

How to fix this error?

Inform the system administrator. Corrections must be made in
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check in <LS>Recruitment</> in Customizing (IMG) under <LS>Set up
integration with Personnel Administration</> and make the relevant
corrections:

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

Integration with Personnel Administration / internal applicants
Integration with Personnel Administration / administrators
Correct the errors in the features.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA163 - Error code & in feature & (check feature(s) PRELI/PRELR) ?

  The SAP error message PA163 typically relates to issues with the personnel administration module, specifically in the context of features that are used to determine certain employee attributes or settings. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the feature(s) PRELI (Preliminary Information) or PRELR (Preliminary Information for Rehire).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The feature may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the feature.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master records that the feature relies on.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant data.
  Custom Modifications: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may interfere with the standard processing of the feature.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code PE02 to check the configuration of the features PRELI and PRELR.
  Ensure that