How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL207 - Relation Type &1 is missing. &4

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Relation Type &1 is missing. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL207 - Relation Type &1 is missing. &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL207 Relation Type &1 is missing. &4 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee relationships or infotypes. This error indicates that a specific relationship type (denoted by &1) is not defined or is missing in the system, which is causing issues when trying to process employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The relationship type specified in the error message is not configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or infotypes that reference the relationship type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the relationship types.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the relationship type may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for defining relationship types. Ensure that the relationship type &1 is defined correctly.
  Path: SPRO -> Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Define Relationship Types.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies. Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's infotypes and ensure that all required relationships are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relationship types. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  T77S0 (Relationship Types)
  T77S1 (Infotype Relationships)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing relationship type in SAP.