How To Fix RP449 - The BADI for determining the external person ID is not implemented

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 449

• Message text: The BADI for determining the external person ID is not implemented

What causes this issue?

The system attempts to generate the
<DS:GLOS.025E1701BDD7D511AE7A0800062AFB0F>external person ID</> in
<ZK>infotype 0709</>.
According to the system settings, the <ZK>HR_CE_PERSONID_EXT</> BAdI
should be used. The BAdI is not implemented and therefore, the system
cannot generate an external person ID in this case.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP449 - The BADI for determining the external person ID is not implemented ?

  The SAP error message RP449, which states "The BADI for determining the external person ID is not implemented," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when the system is trying to retrieve an external person ID but cannot find an implementation for the Business Add-In (BADI) that is responsible for this functionality.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing BADI Implementation: The most common cause of this error is that the BADI HRBAS00_PERSON_ID (or a similar BADI related to person ID determination) has not been implemented in the system. This BADI is expected to provide the logic for determining the external person ID based on the internal data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that prevent the system from correctly determining the external person ID.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the HR module, they may interfere with the standard process of determining the external person ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Implement the BADI:
  
  Go to transaction code SE18 (BADI Definition) and check for the BADI HRBAS00_PERSON_ID.
  If it is not implemented, you will need to create an implementation for it using transaction code SE19 (BADI Implementation).
  In the implementation, you will need to provide the logic to determine the external person ID based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Implementations:
  
  If the BADI is already implemented, ensure that the implementation is active and correctly coded. You can check this in transaction SE19.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the HR module related to personnel administration and external person IDs. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this BADI for any specific requirements or examples of how to implement it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After implementing or adjusting the BADI, perform thorough testing to ensure that the external person ID is being determined correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BADI Documentation: SAP provides documentation for BADIs, which can be accessed through the SAP Help Portal or directly in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on implementing the BADI.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they implemented.
  
  If you are not familiar with ABAP programming or BADI implementations, it may be advisable to work with an SAP consultant or developer who has experience in SAP HR and BADI implementations.