How To Fix SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES119 - EPM problem: Address data of Employee &1 can not be retrieved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES - EPM: Messages for BOR objects, e.g. Product ( SEPM0002 )

• Message number: 119

• Message text: EPM problem: Address data of Employee &1 can not be retrieved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES119 - EPM problem: Address data of Employee &1 can not be retrieved ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES119, which indicates that the address data of an employee cannot be retrieved, typically arises in the context of the Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) applications. This error can occur due to various reasons related to employee master data or system configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The employee master data may be incomplete or missing critical information, such as address details.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the employee's address data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the database, such as incorrect entries or corrupted records.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems with the backend system, such as issues with the database or the application server.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for the relevant modules (like HR or ESS/MSS) may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee's master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that the address fields are filled out correctly in the HR master data.
  
  Transaction Code: PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user trying to access the employee data has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the HR data to identify and correct any inconsistencies. This can be done using transaction codes like PA03 or through specific reports designed for data consistency.
  
  
  Check System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) and application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues with the system.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the problem is related to configuration, review the settings in the relevant modules (like HR or ESS/MSS) to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Employee Self-Service and Manager Self-Service for any known issues or configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other 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 error and implement a solution to resolve it.