How To Fix 3G442 - No Entry in Internal Table for Perno &1 Seqno &2 Postnum &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 442

• Message text: No Entry in Internal Table for Perno &1 Seqno &2 Postnum &3

What causes this issue?

No entry could be found for personnel number &v1& (SEQNO &v2&, POSTNUM
&v3&) in internal table PPOIX_FOR_PPOPX.
This error can only occur if one of the following has happened:
Entries from one or more posting tables have been deleted manually.
Date has been lost from one of the database tables of the posting
transfer (database error).
Posting information was created by a customer-specific report that did
not correspond to the specification of the SAP posting transfer.
Modifications were made to the SAP posting transfer, and these have had
an effect on the creation of posting information and do not correspond
to the specification of the posting transfer.

System Response

The display is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In the display check whether posting information, which was created by
a customer program or by a modification in the posting transfer, must
be evaluated.
Contact SAP if you cannot find a database error, or influence from a
customer modification or a customer own program.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G442 - No Entry in Internal Table for Perno &1 Seqno &2 Postnum &3 ?

  The SAP error message 3G442 ("No Entry in Internal Table for Perno &1 Seqno &2 Postnum &3") typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific entry in an internal table related to payroll processing. This error often occurs during payroll runs or when trying to access payroll results for a specific employee.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the payroll results for the specified personnel number (Perno), sequence number (Seqno), and posting number (Postnum) do not exist in the database. This could happen if the payroll has not been processed for that employee or if the data has been deleted or not saved correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters being passed to the function or report may be incorrect, leading to a lookup for non-existent entries.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the payroll data, possibly due to incomplete processing or errors during previous payroll runs.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the payroll data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Processing: Ensure that the payroll has been processed for the employee in question. You can do this by checking the payroll results in the relevant transaction (e.g., PC_PAYRESULT).
  
  
  Verify Parameters: Double-check the personnel number, sequence number, and posting number being used. Ensure they are correct and correspond to existing payroll results.
  
  
  Run Payroll Again: If the payroll has not been processed, run the payroll for the employee again. If there were issues during the previous run, resolve them and reprocess.
  
  
  Check for Data Deletion: Investigate if the payroll results have been deleted or if there are any data consistency issues. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or HR team to restore any missing data.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll data. If not, the user should contact their SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT to view payroll results or PA20 to display employee master data.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a more complex issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and error handling for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.