How To Fix 5K219 - Error inserting new records into database table PA0077; old records lost

5K219 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Error inserting new records into database table PA0077; old records lost

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the new records where inserted in to database
table PA0077.

System Response

A data inconsistency is resulting from this error. Old records for the
employees with updates are deleted. The new records are not inserted
into the table.

How to fix this error?

Table PA0077 has to be recovered from the backup. Then the conversion
program must be performed again.

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 5K219 - Error inserting new records into database table PA0077; old records lost ?

  The SAP error message 5K219 indicates that there is an issue when trying to insert new records into the database table PA0077 (which is related to infotype 0077, typically used for "Additional Payments" in the SAP HR module). The message also suggests that old records may be lost, which can be concerning for data integrity.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing new records from being inserted.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being inserted, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to insert records into the table.
  Technical Issues: There could be a problem with the database itself, such as corruption or configuration issues.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on