How To Fix WP709 - Reason & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Issues:
  
  Reason codes exist in one system but not in another (e.g., development vs. production).
  
  
  
  
  How to Check and Solve the Issue
  
  
  Check the Reason Code:
  
  Identify the reason code causing the error (it will be shown in the message).
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Personnel Administration ? Customizing Procedures ? Actions ? Define Reasons for Actions.
  Or directly use transaction SM30 to maintain table T588Z (Reasons for Actions).
  
  
  
  Verify Reason Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure the reason code is assigned to the relevant action.
  Check the configuration for the personnel action and reason combination.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Reason Code:
  
  If the reason code does not exist, create it with the appropriate description.
  If it exists but is not assigned properly, assign it to the correct action.
  
  
  
  Check Data Entry:
  
  Verify the personnel action or infotype data entry for correctness.
  Correct any typos or wrong codes.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs after a system copy or transport, check that the reason codes have been transported correctly.
  Re-transport or manually create missing reason codes if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Tables and Transactions
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T588Z – Reasons for Actions
  T588M – Actions
  T588N – Actions and Reasons: Texts
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SPRO – Customizing (to configure reasons and actions)
  SM30 – Table maintenance (for T588Z)
  PA40 – Personnel Actions (where the error might occur)
  PA20/PA30 – Display/Change HR master data
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WP709 - Reason & does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Reason code missing or not assigned
  
  
  Solution
  Create or assign the reason code properly
  
  
  Check
  Tables T588Z, T588M; SPRO customizing
  
  
  Context
  Personnel actions, infotype maintenance
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact reason code or the context (transaction, infotype, action), I can help you with more specific steps.