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).
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