How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA018 - Work Agreement is inactive for the Person &1 for the calendar date &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Work Agreement is inactive for the Person &1 for the calendar date &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA018 - Work Agreement is inactive for the Person &1 for the calendar date &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA018 indicates that there is an issue with the work agreement status for a specific employee on a given date. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central module or when using OData services to access employee data.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The work agreement for the specified employee (Person ID &1) is inactive on the specified calendar date (&2).
  The employee may not have a valid work agreement that is active for the date in question.
  There may be a configuration issue or data inconsistency in the employee's work agreement records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Agreement Status:
  
  Navigate to the employee's work agreement records in SAP.
  Verify if the work agreement is indeed inactive for the specified date.
  If the work agreement is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new work agreement that is valid for the required date.
  
  
  
  Update Work Agreement:
  
  If the work agreement needs to be updated, ensure that the necessary changes are made in the system.
  Make sure that the start and end dates of the work agreement cover the calendar date in question.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any data inconsistencies in the employee's records. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your HR department or system administrator for assistance in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to work agreements in your SAP system. There may be specific settings that need to be adjusted to allow for the correct processing of work agreements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee work agreements.
  OData Services: If you are using OData services, ensure that the service is correctly configured and that the data being requested is valid.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on managing work agreements and handling related errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.