How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG017 - The worker ID &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The worker ID &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG017 - The worker ID &1 does not exist. ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFD_BL_MSG017: The worker ID &1 does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow or a related process tries to reference a Personnel Number (PERNR) or Worker ID that does not exist in the SAP HR master data tables (such as PA0000 or PA0001). Essentially, the system cannot find the employee record with the given ID.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The Personnel Number was entered incorrectly or does not exist in the system.  
  The employee master data has been deleted or not yet created.  
  The workflow or program is referencing an outdated or invalid Personnel Number.  
  Integration issues where external systems pass an invalid Personnel Number to SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Check if the Personnel Number (Worker ID) exists in the system. Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to display the employee master data.  
  
  If the Personnel Number does not exist, correct the input or create the employee master record if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Program Input:
  
  If this error occurs during workflow processing, verify the data passed to the workflow container or the program parameters. Ensure the Personnel Number is valid and current.
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on HR master data if you suspect data corruption or deletion.
  
  
  Check for Typing Errors:
  
  Sometimes, the Personnel Number might be mistyped or have leading/trailing spaces. Validate the input data.
  
  
  Review Integration Interfaces:
  
  If the Personnel Number comes from an external system, verify the interface mapping and data transfer.
  
  
  Recreate or Update Employee Master Data:
  
  If the employee was recently created or changed, ensure the data is properly saved and replicated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  PA20 - Display HR Master Data  
  PA30 - Maintain HR Master Data  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to check workflow errors)  
  SE91 - Message Maintenance (to view message text and details)
  
  
  
  Tables to Check:  
  
  PA0000 - Actions  
  PA0001 - Organizational Assignment  
  PA0002 - Personal Data
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to HR master data and workflow errors.  
  Review workflow container elements and ensure Personnel Number fields are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during workflow execution, report run, or data upload), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.