How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON003 - No central person is assigned to &1. ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No central person is assigned to &1. ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON003 - No central person is assigned to &1. ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON003 indicates that there is no central person assigned to a specific entity in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules where central person data is crucial for various HR processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Central Person Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a central person record for the specified ID. This could happen if:
  
  The central person has not been created in the system.
  The central person has been deleted or archived.
  There is a mismatch in the ID being referenced.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of central persons.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Central Person Data:
  
  Use transaction code PP01 or HR Master Data to check if the central person exists for the given ID.
  If the central person does not exist, create a new central person record.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the central person is correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units or positions.
  Check the infotypes related to the central person to ensure all necessary data is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the central person data.
  Use transaction codes like S_PH0_48000520 (for HR data consistency checks) to identify issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system related to central person management. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to central person management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PP01 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that pertain to central person data, such as infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON003 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the central person data is correctly maintained in your SAP system.