How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT014 - ReferenceSystem is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: ReferenceSystem is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT014 - ReferenceSystem is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT014 ReferenceSystem is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee data integration or interfaces. This error indicates that the system is expecting a reference to a system (like an external system or a specific configuration) that is not available or has not been defined.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference system may not be configured in the system settings. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are trying to transfer data from an external system, the reference system might not be correctly specified in the data being sent.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source and target systems may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the reference system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the reference system under the HCM module.
  Ensure that the reference system is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer:
  
  If you are importing data from an external system, verify that the data being sent includes the necessary reference system information.
  Check the interface mapping to ensure that the reference system is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Update Mapping:
  
  If there are discrepancies in the mapping between the systems, update the mapping to include the reference system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the reference system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT014 ReferenceSystem is missing error message.