How To Fix /SAPCE/IURU_MES099 - Employee for plant &2 and storage location &3 is not defined

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IURU_MES -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Employee for plant &2 and storage location &3 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IURU_MES099 - Employee for plant &2 and storage location &3 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IURU_MES099 Employee for plant &2 and storage location &3 is not defined typically indicates that there is an issue with the employee master data in relation to a specific plant and storage location. This error often arises in the context of warehouse management or inventory management processes where employee assignments are crucial for operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employee Data: The employee who is supposed to perform actions in the specified plant and storage location is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The employee may not be assigned to the correct plant or storage location in the employee master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the employee being deleted or not properly set up in the relevant organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee number and check if the employee is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the employee has the necessary roles and authorizations for the specified plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Assign Employee to Plant and Storage Location:
  
  If the employee is not assigned, you may need to create or update the employee's master data to include the relevant plant and storage location.
  This can typically be done in the HR module under the employee's organizational assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the employee assignment to plants and storage locations is correctly set up.
  This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your HR department or system administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, OMC4 (for organizational assignment), and OMC5 (for storage location assignment).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error may also be related to authorization issues. Ensure that the employee has the necessary permissions to perform actions in the specified plant and storage location.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on employee master data management and organizational assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPCE/IURU_MES099.