How To Fix PWWW218 - Employee does not have an active employment status

PWWW218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Employee does not have an active employment status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PWWW218 - Employee does not have an active employment status ?

  The SAP error message PWWW218, which states "Employee does not have an active employment status," typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the employee record being referenced does not have a valid or active employment status, which is necessary for processing transactions related to that employee.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Employee Record: The employee may have been terminated or is not currently active in the system.
  Incorrect Status: The employee's status may have been set to a non-active status (e.g., leave of absence, retired, etc.).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's data entry, such as incorrect dates or missing information.
  Time Management Issues: If the employee is supposed to be active but is not showing as such, there may be issues with time management settings or configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the SAP HR module. Ensure that the employee