How To Fix PA230 - Data transfer for new employees only

PA230 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Data transfer for new employees only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA230 - Data transfer for new employees only ?

  The SAP error message PA230 ("Data transfer for new employees only") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to process data for employees who are not new hires. This error indicates that the system is set up to only allow data transfer for new employees, and the action you are attempting to perform is not applicable to existing employees.
  
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee you are trying to process is not marked as a new hire in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions (like data transfer) to only new employees.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data being entered or the way the employee's record is set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the status of the employee in the system. Ensure that the employee is indeed a new hire and that their record reflects this status.
  Review Configuration: If you have access