How To Fix PA195 - No value stored in feature & for variable key &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 195

• Message text: No value stored in feature & for variable key &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA195 - No value stored in feature & for variable key &. ?

  The SAP error message PA195 ("No value stored in feature & for variable key &") typically occurs in the context of Personnel Administration (PA) or Organizational Management (OM) when the system is trying to retrieve a value from a feature that has not been defined for the specified variable key. This can happen during various HR processes, such as when creating or updating employee records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Feature Configuration: The feature that is being referenced does not have any values defined for the specified variable key. This could be due to incorrect configuration or simply because the feature has not been set up properly.
  Incorrect Variable Key: The variable key being used may not correspond to any existing entries in the feature.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code PE03 (Feature Maintenance) in SAP.
  Look for the feature that is causing the error (the name of the feature will be indicated in the error message).
  Verify that the feature has been correctly configured and that there are entries for the variable key in question.
  
  
  
  Review Variable Key:
  
  Ensure that the variable key being used is correct and corresponds to the expected values in the feature.
  If necessary, update the variable key or create new entries in the feature for the required key.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If the feature is supposed to have values but does not, you may need to enter the missing data.
  Check if there are any related infotypes or records that need to be maintained to ensure that the feature can retrieve the necessary values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific feature and variable key to understand their intended use and configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: Feature Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the feature or variable key in question.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the feature settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.