How To Fix SEPM_FPM009 - Department re-assigned

SEPM_FPM009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_FPM - EPM: Messages for FPM Applications

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Department re-assigned

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SEPM_FPM009 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPM_FPM009, which indicates that a "Department has been re-assigned," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) applications. This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the department assigned to an employee and the department that is currently active or valid in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Department Reassignment: The employee's department has been changed in the system, but the application is still referencing the old department.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in the synchronization of data between different modules or systems (e.g., HR and payroll).
  User Role or Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify data related to the new department.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the backend that are not aligned with the current organizational structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify the employee's current department assignment in the HR