How To Fix 5K167 - Error writing employee ROE data to PCL4

5K167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Error writing employee ROE data to PCL4

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the ROE Workbench attempted to write ROE data
for this employee to PCL4 cluster K2.

System Response

The ROE Workbench omits processing for this employee, and continues
with the next one.

How to fix this error?

Report this error to your Database Administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K167 - Error writing employee ROE data to PCL4 ?

  The SAP error message 5K167, which states "Error writing employee ROE data to PCL4," typically occurs in the context of processing Records of Employment (ROE) in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there was an issue when attempting to write employee data to the PCL4 (Personnel Calculation Schema) during the payroll process.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or payroll data that prevent the system from writing the ROE data correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or the ROE process can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to write data to the PCL4.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues, that affect the writing process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data and payroll data for any inconsistencies or missing information.