How To Fix PEP213 - The person responsible for task & was not found (line &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 213

• Message text: The person responsible for task & was not found (line &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP213 - The person responsible for task & was not found (line &) ?

  The SAP error message PEP213 indicates that the system could not find the person responsible for a specific task in a project or process. This error typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Project Management (PM) modules when trying to assign or reference a person responsible for a task or activity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The person responsible for the task may not be defined in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect master data for the user or employee.
  Incorrect Assignment: The task may be assigned to a user ID that does not exist or is not active in the system.
  Organizational Structure Issues: The organizational structure may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the responsible person.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the person responsible for the task.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the person responsible for the task is correctly defined in the system. This includes checking the user master data in transaction SU01 or employee data in transaction PA30.
  Correct User ID: Ensure that the user ID assigned to the task is valid and active. You can check this in the user management area.
  Review Organizational Structure: Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly set up and that the person responsible is linked to the correct organizational unit.
  Assign a Valid User: If the person responsible is not found, you may need to assign a different user who is valid and active in the system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the task and access the relevant data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), or CJ03 (Display Project) to manage project tasks and responsibilities.
  User Management: Use SU01 to manage user accounts and check if the user is locked or inactive.
  Organizational Management: Use PPOME or PPOSE to view and manage the organizational structure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or support team for further investigation.