How To Fix S9149 - No persons responsible found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S9 - ABAP/4 group various (SAMT ...)

• Message number: 149

• Message text: No persons responsible found

What causes this issue?

Unable to determine the person responsible for the area of the result
set you selected. This may be due to one of the following reasons:

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

The selected area contains no programs.
The programs of the selected area have not yet been processed.
The programs of the selected area contained no messages of the category
specified.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the area of the result set you selected by displaying the
results.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S9149 - No persons responsible found ?

  The SAP error message S9149 "No persons responsible found" typically occurs in the context of SAP modules that involve personnel management, such as HR or project management. This error indicates that the system could not find any assigned persons responsible for a particular object or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Assignments: The most common cause is that the relevant personnel (e.g., project managers, team leads) have not been assigned to the object in question (e.g., a project, task, or employee).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the assignment of responsible persons.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master records related to personnel or organizational units.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign responsible persons.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Verify that the relevant persons are correctly assigned to the object. This can usually be done in the relevant transaction or master data screen.
  
  For example, if this error occurs in project management, check the project definition to ensure that a project manager is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to personnel assignments in the relevant module (e.g., HR, Project System).
  
  
  Data Maintenance: Ensure that all necessary master data is maintained correctly. This includes checking employee records, organizational units, and any other relevant data.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to view and assign responsible persons. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the module you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or maintain assignments (e.g., CJ20N for project management, PA30 for HR).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S9149 error and implement a solution.