How To Fix HRBENUS_ACA036 - An empty XML cannot be added to the cluster.

HRBENUS_ACA036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBENUS_ACA - Affordable Care Act System Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: An empty XML cannot be added to the cluster.

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HRBENUS_ACA036 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBENUS_ACA036: An empty XML cannot be added to the cluster typically occurs in the context of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting functionality within SAP HR. This error indicates that the system is attempting to process an XML file that is empty or does not contain the required data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty XML File: The most common cause of this error is that the XML file being generated or processed is empty. This can happen if there are no records to report or if there was an issue during the generation of the XML file.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that prevent the generation of valid XML content, such as missing employee data or incorrect configuration settings.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the ACA reporting settings can lead to the generation of an empty XML file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data: Ensure that there are valid records in the system