How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL221 - Validity of Role &1 will be adapted.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Validity of Role &1 will be adapted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL221 - Validity of Role &1 will be adapted. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL221 Validity of Role &1 will be adapted typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee roles and authorizations. This message indicates that the validity period of a specific role assigned to an employee is being adjusted or modified.
  Cause:
  
  Role Validity Period: The role in question may have a defined validity period that is being changed due to updates in the employee's status, such as a change in position, department, or other organizational changes.
  Data Consistency: The system may be enforcing data consistency rules that require the validity of roles to be aligned with the employee's current status or organizational structure.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that dictate how roles and their validity periods are managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Role Assignment: Check the role assignment for the employee in question. Ensure that the role is still relevant and that its validity period aligns with the employee's current status.
  Adjust Validity Dates: If necessary, manually adjust the validity dates of the role to ensure they are correct. This can typically be done in the employee's master data or role assignment screen.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to review the settings related to role assignments and validity periods. They may need to adjust the configuration to prevent unwanted adaptations of role validity.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that there are no pending updates or changes in the organizational structure that could affect role assignments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review and adjust role assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to role management in HCM for more detailed guidance on managing employee roles and their validity.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the role validity for the employee is correctly managed.