How To Fix 5N103 - Person has obsolete table for payroll results

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Person has obsolete table for payroll results

What causes this issue?

Person has obsolete table for payroll results. The problem is being
caused by a difference between the cluster table structure for the
employee concerned and the current structure of the payroll cluster.
Such differences normally only occur during an upgrade.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have correctly completed all steps for the upgrade.
If you cannot find the problem, please contact the SAP helpdesk.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N103 - Person has obsolete table for payroll results ?

  The SAP error message 5N103 ("Person has obsolete table for payroll results") typically indicates that there is an issue with the payroll results for a specific employee. This error arises when the system detects that the payroll results for the employee are stored in an obsolete or outdated table structure, which can happen due to changes in the payroll schema or updates to the system.
  Causes:
  
  Schema Changes: If there have been changes to the payroll schema or configuration, the existing payroll results may no longer be compatible with the current system structure.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from an older version of SAP or from a different system, the payroll results may not have been updated to the new format.
  Customizations: Custom payroll processes or modifications may lead to inconsistencies in how payroll results are stored.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Recalculate Payroll: The most common solution is to recalculate the payroll for the affected employee. This can be done by running the payroll process again for the relevant period. This will generate new payroll results in the current table structure.
  
  Navigate to the payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC for the relevant country) and execute the payroll for the employee.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that address specific issues related to payroll processing.
  
  Use transaction SNOTE to check for and implement any relevant SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction PU03 (for consistency checks) to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the payroll results.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or release notes for any changes related to payroll processing that may affect the employee's payroll results.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration and the nature of the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PU03 (Payroll Data Consistency Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to payroll processing and error 5N103 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to analyze the root cause without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that payroll results are correctly processed for the affected employee.