How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL070 - HCM001 Address Type is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: HCM001 Address Type is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL070 - HCM001 Address Type is missing. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL070 HCM001 Address Type is missing typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when there is an issue with the address data for an employee. This error indicates that the system expects an address type to be defined for an employee, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Type: The primary cause of this error is that the employee's address record does not have a specified address type. Address types are used to categorize different addresses (e.g., home address, work address).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data, particularly in the infotype that manages address information (usually Infotype 0006).
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration issues in the system related to address types or the way they are set up in the HCM module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0006 for addresses).
  Verify if the address type is filled in. If it is missing, you need to add the appropriate address type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address Type:
  
  If the address type is missing, you can add it by clicking on the "Create" button and entering the necessary details, including the address type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for address types in the HCM module. This can be done through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigating to the relevant configuration settings for personnel administration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check to ensure that there are no other missing or incorrect entries in the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on address types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0006: This infotype is used to manage address data for employees in SAP HCM.
  Address Types: Common address types include 'Home', 'Work', 'Mailing', etc. Each type serves a specific purpose and is used in various HR processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the employee's address data is correctly maintained in the system.