How To Fix 59035 - RPUDECU2: MERGE_WITH_PREVIOUS: Error reading the previous record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 59 - HR NA: Integration Messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: RPUDECU2: MERGE_WITH_PREVIOUS: Error reading the previous record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 59035 - RPUDECU2: MERGE_WITH_PREVIOUS: Error reading the previous record ?

  The SAP error message 59035 with the description "RPUDECU2: MERGE_WITH_PREVIOUS: Error reading the previous record" typically occurs during the execution of the payroll process, particularly when using the program RPUDECU2, which is responsible for the decoupling of payroll results.
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that there is an issue with reading the previous payroll results for an employee. Possible causes include:
  
  Missing Data: The previous payroll results for the employee may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the payroll results data.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings related to payroll processing may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Previous Payroll Results:
  
  Verify if the previous payroll results for the employee exist in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT 0008 for basic pay) or using transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the payroll results. You can use transaction code SE38 to execute the report RPUAUDIT to identify any inconsistencies in the payroll data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll:
  
  If the previous payroll results are missing or corrupted, you may need to reprocess the payroll for the affected period. Ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered before reprocessing.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings in the system to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the payroll schema and rules.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll results. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), PC_PAYRESULT (Payroll Results), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and the specific program RPUDECU2 for additional insights.
  Testing: If possible, test the payroll process in a development or quality assurance environment to replicate the issue and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 59035 in SAP.