How To Fix HR_BIW_PP007 - Personnel No. &1: Could not read administrative data for payroll result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_BIW_PP - Message class for HR posting data extractors

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Personnel No. &1: Could not read administrative data for payroll result

What causes this issue?

The system can not read the administration information for the payroll
result of the personnel number &v1&. Therefore it can not access the
<ZH>update information</> for this personnel number in order to
transfer the information to the BW.

System Response

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

INCLUDE HR_BIW_PP_SYSTEM-RESPONSE OBJECT DOKU ID TX
&ACTIVITY&
<ZH>Warning message</>
INCLUDE HR_BIW_PP_WARNING OBJECT DOKU ID TX
<ZH>Error message</>
INCLUDE HR_BIW_PP_DELETING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_BIW_PP007 - Personnel No. &1: Could not read administrative data for payroll result ?

  The SAP error message HR_BIW_PP007 indicates that the system could not read the administrative data for a payroll result for a specific personnel number. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing and reporting, particularly when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when trying to access payroll results in HR modules.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the specified personnel number may not exist in the system. This can happen if payroll has not been processed for that employee or if the results have been archived.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the payroll data, which can prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data for the specified personnel number.
  
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the BW extraction process.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Processing: Verify that payroll has been processed for the personnel number in question. You can do this by checking the payroll results in the relevant HR module (e.g., PA03 for payroll results).
  
  
  Review Data Archiving: If payroll results have been archived, ensure that the necessary data is available and not archived. You may need to restore archived data if required.
  
  
  Validate Personnel Number: Double-check the personnel number to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access payroll data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting: If the issue persists, consider checking for any technical issues in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database or connectivity issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Display Payroll Results) and SE38 (ABAP Program Execution) to run reports or check data.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and reporting to understand the data flow and dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HR_BIW_PP007 error and implement a suitable solution.