How To Fix WP709 - Reason & does not exist

WP709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Reason & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP709 - Reason & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WP709 with the text "Reason & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of Personnel Administration (PA) or Personnel Development (PD) modules, especially when dealing with infotypes related to actions, reasons, or personnel actions.
  
  Meaning of the Error WP709
  
  Message: Reason & does not exist
  Explanation: The system is trying to reference a reason code (often for an action or personnel action) that does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  The placeholder & is replaced by the actual reason code that the system cannot find.
  
  
  Common Causes
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Reason Code:
  
  The reason code entered in the personnel action or infotype is not defined in the system.
  The reason code might have been deleted or never created.
  
  
  
  Wrong Infotype or Action Configuration:
  
  The reason code is not assigned to the particular action or infotype.
  The action-reason combination is invalid or inconsistent.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error:
  
  Typing mistake or wrong code entered manually.
  
  
  
  Transport or System Copy