How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL051 - Employee with Pernr = &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Employee with Pernr = &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL051 - Employee with Pernr = &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL051 indicates that the system cannot find an employee record for the specified personnel number (Pernr). This error typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) modules when trying to access or process employee-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number provided may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Employee Not Created: The employee record may not have been created in the system.
  Employee Inactive: The employee record may exist but is marked as inactive or has been terminated.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP and an external HR system).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the employee record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Double-check the personnel number for any typos or errors.
  Check Employee Record: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the employee record exists.
  Check Employee Status: Ensure that the employee is active and not marked as inactive or terminated.
  Data Synchronization: If the employee data is supposed to be synchronized from another system, check the synchronization process and logs for any errors.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee data. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator or by reviewing user roles and permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for creating or changing employee records).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in the system to ensure proper access rights.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HCM documentation for more details on employee management and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.