How To Fix AJ198 - Dev. &1 reg. &2 per. &3-&4: incor. to-date in compr. table from user exit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Dev. &1 reg. &2 per. &3-&4: incor. to-date in compr. table from user exit

What causes this issue?

A volume correction factor procedure that requires calculation of
compressibility and/or supercompressibility through user exit <LS>
EXIT_SAPLEA54_001</> is active for the specified register. In this
case, however, the value could not be calculated because return table
y_table_compr_factors has an incorrect structure. The to-date of the
most recent entry does not correspond to the to-date passed on in
import parameter X_DATE_TO.

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?

First analyze the cause of the termination in your user-defined user
exit. Inform the person who is responsible for programming the user
exit.
The person responsible for the program should note the following:
In the IS-U menu, choose <LS>Billing execution</> -> <LS>Billing
analysis</>.
Choose <LS>Settings</> -> <LS>General</>, then set the <LS>Debugging on
</> indicator.
Start a billing simulation with the affected contract. Enter TGHUEXIT
in the <LS>Breakpoint at</> field.
You branch immediately to the point where your user exit is called, and
you may be able to localize the error in debugging.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ198 - Dev. &1 reg. &2 per. &3-&4: incor. to-date in compr. table from user exit ?

  The SAP error message AJ198 typically indicates an inconsistency in the data related to the development and registration of a specific period in the context of a user exit. This error often arises in the context of payroll processing or time management, where the system expects certain data to be consistent across various tables.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error usually occurs when there is a mismatch between the data in the payroll results and the data in the comparison table. This can happen if the user exit modifies the data in a way that is not reflected in the comparison table.
  Incorrect User Exit Logic: If the logic implemented in the user exit is not correctly handling the data, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: If the required data for the specific period is missing or incorrectly entered, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Exit Logic: Review the code in the user exit to ensure that it is correctly processing the data. Make sure that any changes made to the payroll results are also reflected in the comparison table.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the payroll results and the comparison table. You can use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC or PC00_MXX_CEDT to analyze payroll results.
  Reprocess Payroll: If the data is inconsistent, you may need to reprocess the payroll for the affected period. This can help to synchronize the data across the relevant tables.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for payroll and time management are correctly set up. Sometimes, configuration issues can lead to data inconsistencies.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE38 (ABAP Program) to analyze and debug the user exit.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and user exits.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the payroll process in a development or quality environment before moving to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or consult with a technical expert who specializes in SAP payroll and user exits.