How To Fix HRFPM118 - Business Information Warehouse (BW) update failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Business Information Warehouse (BW) update failed

What causes this issue?

You have activated the delta procedure to reconcile the Business
Information Warehouse (BW). This means that all changes are also
extracted directly into BW. An error occurred when triggering this
extraction.

System Response

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

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSRES OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the BW connection of the system or the extractor used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM118 - Business Information Warehouse (BW) update failed ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM118 indicates that there was a failure in updating the Business Information Warehouse (BW) during a process related to Human Resources (HR) or Payroll Management. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent to BW, such as missing or incorrect fields.
  BW Configuration Issues: The BW system may not be properly configured to receive data from the HR system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the update may lack the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as network problems, system downtime, or issues with the BW extraction process.
  Data Volume: Large volumes of data being processed at once can lead to timeouts or memory issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data being sent to BW for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  Review BW Configuration: Verify that the BW system is correctly configured to receive data from the HR module. Check the data sources, InfoObjects, and transformation rules.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. This may involve checking roles and permissions in both the HR and BW systems.
  Monitor System Performance: Check for any technical issues such as system performance, network connectivity, or server availability. Look into system logs for any error messages that could provide more context.
  Batch Processing: If data volume is an issue, consider breaking down the data into smaller batches for processing to avoid timeouts or memory overloads.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (BW Administrator Workbench) to check the status of data loads and monitor the process.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the failure.
  SAP Community and Support: Engage with the SAP Community or reach out to SAP Support for assistance if the issue persists after trying the above solutions.
  
  By systematically addressing these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRFPM118 error and implement an appropriate solution.