How To Fix SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON002 - Central person &1 is not assigned to HR employee &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Central person &1 is not assigned to HR employee &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON002 - Central person &1 is not assigned to HR employee &2 ?

  The SAP error message SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON002 indicates that a central person (CP) is not assigned to a specific HR employee. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with central person management and employee data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: The central person (CP) has not been assigned to the HR employee in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the central person and the HR employee records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to link central persons with HR employees.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code PPOM (or PPOME) to check the organizational structure and ensure that the central person is correctly assigned to the HR employee.
  Verify the relationship between the central person and the HR employee in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Assignment:
  
  If the central person is not assigned, you can create the assignment using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Ensure that the central person is created and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the data. You can use transaction codes like SE16 to check the relevant tables (e.g., table HRP1001 for relationships).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to central person management. Ensure that the settings allow for the correct linking of central persons to HR employees.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to central person management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PPOM (Maintain Organizational Plan), and SE16 (Data Browser).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that may be involved, particularly Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 1001 (Relationships).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON002 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message SEM_CENTRAL_PERSON002 in your SAP system.