How To Fix 72101 - Incorrect version of cluster B2 for person & during period & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Incorrect version of cluster B2 for person & during period & &

What causes this issue?

The record to be read from cluster B2 cannot be imported. The data is
contained in a structure that cannot be processed.

System Response

Processing is cancelled for the employee.

How to fix this error?

You must convert the relevant evaluation clusters. For more
information, see the <DS:RE.RPU40ATM>documentation on XPRA RPU40ATM</>.
Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72101 - Incorrect version of cluster B2 for person & during period & & ?

  The SAP error message "72101 Incorrect version of cluster B2 for person & during period & &" typically relates to issues with the payroll cluster B2, which is used for storing payroll results in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the payroll data for a specific employee during a specified period.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often arises when there is a mismatch between the payroll results stored in cluster B2 and the expected version of the data. This can happen if:
  
  The payroll results have been incorrectly modified or deleted.
  There are inconsistencies due to changes in the payroll schema or configuration.
  The employee's payroll data has not been properly updated or processed.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Version: The version of the payroll results being accessed may not match the version expected by the system, possibly due to changes in the payroll processing logic or configuration.
  
  
  Missing Data: If the payroll results for the specified period have not been generated or are missing, this can also trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify the payroll results for the employee in question. You can do this using transaction code PC_PAYRESULT to view the payroll results for the specific employee and period.
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll: If there are inconsistencies, you may need to reprocess the payroll for the affected period. This can be done using transaction PC00_M99_CALC or the appropriate payroll processing transaction for your country.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that there have been no recent changes that could affect the payroll processing logic. Ensure that the schema and rules are correctly set up.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction PU03 to check for inconsistencies in the HR master data and payroll results. This can help identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  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 related to this error message.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the employee number, period, and any relevant configuration changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cluster B2: This cluster stores payroll results and is crucial for various HR processes, including reporting and further payroll calculations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_M99_CALC (Payroll Calculation), PC_PAYRESULT (Display Payroll Results), and PU03 (Check Data Consistency).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and cluster management for a deeper understanding of how payroll data is handled in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.