HR_BIW_PP008 - Personnel no. &2, payroll result &3: Could not read payroll table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Personnel no. &2, payroll result &3: Could not read payroll table &1

What causes this issue?

The system cannot read the payroll table &v1& in the payroll result
&v3& of the personnel number &v2&. For this reason, <ZH>certain fields
in the payroll result </> could not be transferred in 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</>
INCLUDE HR_BIW_PP_WARNING OBJECT DOKU ID TX
<ZH>Error Message</>
INCLUDE HR_BIW_PP_DELETING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_BIW_PP008 - Personnel no. &2, payroll result &3: Could not read payroll table &1 ?

  The SAP error message HR_BIW_PP008 typically indicates that there is an issue with reading the payroll results for a specific personnel number in the payroll tables. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with payroll data extraction or reporting in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the specified personnel number and payroll result may not exist in the database. This can happen if the payroll has not been processed for that employee or if the data has been archived.
  Incorrect Table Configuration: The payroll tables may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to issues when trying to access them.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the payroll data, such as missing entries or corruption in the payroll tables.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself, such as connectivity problems or database locks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify if the payroll results exist for the specified personnel number and payroll result. You can do this by checking the relevant payroll tables (e.g., PCL1, PCL2) using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11.
  Reprocess Payroll: If the payroll results are missing, you may need to reprocess the payroll for the employee in question.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Table Configuration: Check the configuration of the payroll tables in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  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.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a technical issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and PA03 (Maintain Payroll Results) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and data extraction for additional insights.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HR_BIW_PP008 error and implement an appropriate solution.