How To Fix PV891 - Participant &1 &2 is not active during a certain period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Participant &1 &2 is not active during a certain period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV891 - Participant &1 &2 is not active during a certain period ?

  The SAP error message PV891 indicates that a participant (which could be an employee, vendor, or any other entity) is not active during a specified period. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when trying to process data for a participant who is not currently active in the system for the requested time frame.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Status: The participant may have been terminated, or their status may have been changed to inactive in the system.
  Date Range: The date range you are trying to process may fall outside the active period of the participant.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as incorrect dates or participant IDs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect the active status of participants.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Participant Status: Verify the status of the participant in the system. You can do this by checking the infotype records (e.g., IT0000, IT0001) to see if the participant is active during the specified period.
  Adjust Date Range: If the date range is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the active period of the participant.
  Reinstate Participant: If the participant should be active but is marked as inactive, you may need to reinstate their status or correct any errors in their personnel records.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the participant's status or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or system administrator for assistance.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to participant status and activity periods to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the participant's records.
  Infotypes: Common infotypes to check include:
  
  IT0000 (Actions)
  IT0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  IT0002 (Personal Data)
  IT0006 (Addresses)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing personnel data and understanding infotypes.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.