How To Fix /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO001 - Employee to be deleted does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Employee to be deleted does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO001 - Employee to be deleted does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EE_BP_S4_BL_RO001 indicates that there is an attempt to delete an employee record that does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing employee data within the SAP system, particularly when using the Employee Central or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Employee Record: The employee ID or record you are trying to delete may not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The employee was never created.
  The employee record was already deleted.
  A typo in the employee ID or other identifying information.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems (like an HR management system), there may be synchronization issues leading to discrepancies in employee records.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the employee record may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action, leading to the system not recognizing the employee record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Employee ID: Double-check the employee ID or other identifiers you are using to ensure they are correct. Look for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to verify if the employee record exists in the system. If the record is not found, it may have been deleted or never created.
  
  
  Review Deletion Logs: If the employee record was deleted, check the deletion logs or audit trails to confirm when and why the record was removed.
  
  
  Check Integration Settings: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, ensure that the data synchronization is functioning correctly. You may need to consult with your IT or integration team to resolve any discrepancies.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the record has the appropriate authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for additional troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP and the modules you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for employee management, such as PA20, PA30, PA40 (for actions), and S_AHR_61016300 (for HR reports).
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.