How To Fix HR_BIW_PP017 - Personnel no. &1: Could not import payroll result &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Personnel no. &1: Could not import payroll result &2

What causes this issue?

Could not read payroll result &V2& for personnel number &V1& from the
temporary data store. It may not have been transported correctly from
the payroll cluster in the temporary store. The payroll result cannot
be transferred into 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_PP017 - Personnel no. &1: Could not import payroll result &2 ?

  The SAP error message HR_BIW_PP017, which states "Personnel no. &1: Could not import payroll result &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when there is an issue with importing payroll results into the Business Information Warehouse (BW) or when trying to extract payroll data for reporting purposes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the specified personnel number may not exist or may not have been generated correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the payroll data that prevent it from being imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll results.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW system or in the data extraction process.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the BW extraction process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify that the payroll results for the specified personnel number exist. You can do this by checking the relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0003 for payroll results) in the SAP HCM module.
  Re-run Payroll: If the payroll results are missing or incorrect, you may need to re-run the payroll process for the affected personnel number.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll data. Check the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in both the HCM and BW systems to ensure that they are set up correctly for payroll data extraction.
  Analyze Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that can provide more context about the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA03 (for payroll results) and RSA1 (for BW data modeling) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on troubleshooting.
  BW Data Extraction: Familiarize yourself with the data extraction process from HCM to BW, including the use of InfoPackages and DataSources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HR_BIW_PP017 error message.