How To Fix PG152 - Personnel number &1 unknown on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Personnel number &1 unknown on &2

What causes this issue?

The personnel number is unknown. Infotype 0000 (Actions) does not exist
for the employee.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG152 - Personnel number &1 unknown on &2 ?

  The SAP error message PG152 "Personnel number &1 unknown on &2" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified personnel number in the context of the given date (or period) indicated by &2. This error can occur in various HR-related transactions, such as payroll processing, employee data retrieval, or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Personnel Number Does Not Exist: The personnel number you are trying to access may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Date: The date specified (&2) may not correspond to a period when the personnel number was active. For example, if the employee was not hired or was terminated before this date, the system will not find the personnel number.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the infotype records for the specified personnel number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified personnel number.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Check if the personnel number entered is correct. You can do this by searching for the employee in the HR master data.
  Check Employment Status: Ensure that the employee was active on the specified date. You can check the employee's status in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001).
  Review Data Records: Use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to review the employee's master data and ensure that all necessary infotypes are populated correctly.
  Check for Deletions or Archiving: If the employee has been terminated or archived, you may need to check the archiving settings or retrieve the data from the archive if necessary.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the personnel data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to personnel data include PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT0002 (Personal Data) to understand the employee's status and history.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address this error.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR.