How To Fix PA190 - Action & and reason & have not been maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Action & and reason & have not been maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA190 - Action & and reason & have not been maintained. ?

  The SAP error message PA190 typically indicates that a specific action and reason code have not been maintained in the system for a personnel action. This error is commonly encountered in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when trying to perform actions related to employee data, such as hiring, terminations, or changes in employment status.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The action type (e.g., hiring, termination) and the corresponding reason (e.g., voluntary resignation, retirement) are not defined in the system.
  The action-reason combination is not configured in the system, which is necessary for processing personnel actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PA190 error, you need to ensure that the action and reason codes are properly maintained in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Actions -> Define Actions.
  
  
  
  Define Action:
  
  Check if the action you are trying to use is defined. If not, you will need to create it.
  Ensure that the action is assigned to the correct infotype (e.g., IT0000 for actions).
  
  
  
  Define Reasons:
  
  Navigate to the path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Actions -> Define Reasons for Actions.
  Ensure that the reason code you are trying to use is defined and linked to the appropriate action.
  
  
  
  Assign Action to Reason:
  
  Make sure that the action and reason are linked together in the configuration. This is crucial for the system to recognize the combination during personnel actions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the personnel action again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that the user performing the action has the necessary authorizations to execute personnel actions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining actions and reasons in the system.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  Consulting SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the PA190 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PA190 error and successfully perform the desired personnel action in SAP.