How To Fix RU131 - Personnel master & does not exist in plant & (Check entries)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Personnel master & does not exist in plant & (Check entries)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU131 - Personnel master & does not exist in plant & (Check entries) ?

  The SAP error message RU131 typically indicates that there is an issue with the personnel master data in relation to a specific plant. This error usually arises when the system cannot find the personnel master record for the employee in the specified plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personnel Master Data: The employee's personnel master record may not be created for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the plant in question, or the plant code may be incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect entries in the infotypes related to the employee's assignment to the plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the personnel data for that plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Personnel Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and check if the personnel master data exists for the specified plant.
  Verify that the employee is assigned to the correct plant in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Personnel Master Record:
  
  If the personnel master record does not exist for the plant, you may need to create it using transaction PA30.
  If the record exists but is incorrect, update the necessary infotypes to ensure the employee is correctly assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant code you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Check for any typographical errors in the plant code.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the personnel data for the specified plant.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or tools to diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0006 (Addresses)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RU131 error message in SAP.