How To Fix 5Z072 - Cluster &: Imported version & is not identical to current version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Cluster &: Imported version & is not identical to current version &

What causes this issue?

Imported version is not identical to current version.

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?

Run payroll again for the affected personnel numbers and the periods
selected.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z072 - Cluster &: Imported version & is not identical to current version & ?

  The SAP error message 5Z072 indicates that there is a version mismatch between the imported version of a cluster and the current version in the system. This typically occurs in the context of cluster tables, which are used in SAP to store data in a compressed format.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to import or process a cluster that has a different version than what is currently stored in the database. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The cluster was modified or updated in a different environment (e.g., development or quality assurance) and the changes were not transported correctly to the production environment.
  There may have been changes in the data structure or the way data is stored in the cluster.
  The system may have been upgraded or patched, leading to changes in the cluster version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Version Consistency:
  
  Verify the version of the cluster in the source system (where the data is being imported from) and the target system (where the data is being imported to). Ensure that they match.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the cluster version in the source system is newer, ensure that the relevant transport requests have been properly created and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Cluster:
  
  If the version mismatch cannot be resolved through transport requests, you may need to recreate the cluster in the target system. This can involve deleting the existing cluster data and re-importing it from the source system.
  
  
  
  Check for Upgrades:
  
  If the error occurred after a system upgrade, check the release notes and documentation for any changes related to cluster tables that may have affected the versioning.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific details of your system and the error encountered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cluster Tables: Understand the structure and purpose of cluster tables in SAP, as they are used to store related data in a compressed format.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the transport management system in SAP, which is responsible for moving changes between different environments.
  System Upgrades: Be aware of the implications of system upgrades on data structures and versioning in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.