How To Fix U1015 - Employee number & does not exist

U1015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U1 - Tax reporter interface

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Employee number & does not exist

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U1015 - Details

• The SAP error message U1015, which states "Employee number & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process data related to an employee number that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Employee Number: The employee number you are trying to access may have been entered incorrectly.
  Employee Not Created: The employee record may not have been created in the system yet.
  Employee Record Deleted: The employee record may have been deleted or archived.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your organization uses multiple systems, there may be synchronization issues between them.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the employee record.
  Incorrect Organizational Structure: The employee may not belong to the organizational unit you are trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Employee Number: Double-check the employee number for any typographical errors.
  Check Employee Status: Use