How To Fix WFD_WP1_MSG007 - The employee assignment detail is not available.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_WP1_MSG - Message Class for Worker Integration WP1

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The employee assignment detail is not available.

What causes this issue?

The assignment detail needs to be available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go to the source system or monitoring tool. Enter at least one work
assignment in Work Assignments.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_WP1_MSG007 - The employee assignment detail is not available. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFD_WP1_MSG007 - The employee assignment detail is not available.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow or HR-related processes when the system tries to retrieve detailed information about an employee's assignment (such as position, organizational unit, or personnel assignment) but fails to find it. The reasons can include:
  
  The employee's assignment data is missing or incomplete in the HR master data (infotype records).
  The employee does not have an active assignment for the relevant period.
  The workflow or process is referencing an employee number or assignment that does not exist or is incorrect.
  The organizational assignment (Infotype 0001) or other relevant infotypes (e.g., 0007 - Planned Working Time) are not maintained or are invalid.
  The system user or workflow agent does not have authorization to view the employee assignment details.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to display or maintain the employee's HR master data.
  Verify that the employee has a valid and active assignment in Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the assignment is valid for the date on which the workflow or process is running.
  
  
  
  Verify Infotype Data:
  
  Check other relevant infotypes that might be required by the workflow or process (e.g., 0007, 0008).
  Make sure the data is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Agent Assignment:
  
  Confirm that the workflow agent (employee) is correctly assigned and that the workflow container has the correct employee number.
  If the workflow is triggered by a position or organizational unit, ensure that the position is correctly linked to an employee.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user or workflow agent has the necessary authorizations to access employee assignment data.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow steps and container elements to ensure that the employee assignment details are correctly passed and referenced.
  Debug the workflow if necessary to identify where the data retrieval fails.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency and Updates:
  
  Run HR data consistency reports or use transaction PU03 to check for inconsistencies.
  If necessary, update or correct the employee assignment data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment): This infotype stores the employee's position, organizational unit, job, and other assignment details.
  Workflow Agent Determination: The workflow may use the employee number or position to determine the agent; incorrect or missing data can cause this error.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20 / PA30: Display/Maintain HR master data.
  SU53: Check authorization failures.
  PU03: HR data consistency check.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for any notes related to WFD_WP1_MSG007 or employee assignment issues.
  Debugging: Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) and SWDD (Workflow Builder) to analyze the workflow steps.
  
  
  If you provide more context about where and when this error occurs (e.g., during a specific workflow, transaction, or report), I can help tailor the solution further.