How To Fix W_CB421 - Personnel number &1 doesn't exist in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Personnel number &1 doesn't exist in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB421 - Personnel number &1 doesn't exist in company code &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB421 Personnel number &1 doesn't exist in company code &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the personnel number (employee number) you are trying to process or reference does not exist in the specified company code in the SAP system.
  
  Personnel number &1: The employee number you entered.
  Company code &2: The company code in which the personnel number is being checked.
  
  This usually happens when:
  
  The personnel number is valid in the HR master data but has not been assigned or linked to the specified company code.
  The personnel number might be incorrect or mistyped.
  The employee might belong to a different company code.
  The organizational assignment for the employee in the HR master data does not include the specified company code.
  
  
  Where does this occur?
  
  Typically during payroll processing, personnel administration, or when running reports or transactions that require company code-specific employee data.
  It can also appear in cross-application scenarios where company code-specific data is mandatory.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Check if the personnel number entered is correct.
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to display the employee master data.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignment:
  
  In transaction PA20/PA30, check the Organizational Assignment (Infotype 0001).
  Verify the Company Code (BTRTL) field.
  If the company code is missing or different, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Assign Personnel Number to Company Code:
  
  If the employee is not assigned to the company code, you need to assign or correct the company code in Infotype 0001.
  Use transaction PA30 to maintain Infotype 0001.
  Enter the correct company code and save.
  
  
  
  Check for Cross-Company Code Assignments:
  
  If the employee works across multiple company codes, ensure that the system is set up to handle this scenario.
  Sometimes, additional configuration or master data maintenance is required.
  
  
  
  Check for Typing Errors:
  
  Ensure that the company code entered in the transaction or report is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If unsure about the correct company code or personnel number, consult with HR or payroll administrators.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W_CB4XX (where XX is the specific message number)
  This is a warning message (W), so the system allows you to continue but indicates a potential data inconsistency.
  Ignoring this warning might lead to incorrect payroll or reporting results.
  Always ensure master data consistency between personnel numbers and company codes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Personnel number not assigned to company code or incorrect data.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning during processing; potential data inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct personnel master data (Infotype 0001) to include the correct company code.
  
  
  Transaction
  PA20 (Display), PA30 (Maintain)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the transaction or process where this message appears, and I can assist with more specific steps.