How To Fix HRFPM_ARCH017 - At least one line item still contained in payroll result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_ARCH - Message in Archiving of PBC Documents Environment

• Message number: 017

• Message text: At least one line item still contained in payroll result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM_ARCH017 - At least one line item still contained in payroll result ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM_ARCH017 indicates that there are still line items in the payroll result that need to be archived. This error typically occurs when you attempt to archive payroll results, but the system detects that there are still active line items associated with those results.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the payroll results for the employees you are trying to archive still have line items that are not yet processed or are still in use. This can happen if:
  
  The payroll results have not been fully processed or finalized.
  There are open or pending actions related to the payroll results.
  The payroll results are still linked to other processes or reports that require them to remain active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM_ARCH017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: 
  
  Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to check the payroll results for the employees in question.
  Ensure that all payroll results are finalized and there are no pending actions.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documents:
  
  Check if there are any related documents or reports that are still referencing the payroll results. This includes any pending payments, adjustments, or reports that may be using the payroll data.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Unused Results:
  
  If there are payroll results that are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them properly. Use transaction PA03 to manage payroll results.
  
  
  
  Run Archiving Program:
  
  After ensuring that there are no active line items, run the archiving program again. You can use transaction SARA to access the archiving object for payroll results and execute the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Programs:
  
  If you have custom programs or enhancements that interact with payroll results, ensure they are not holding onto the results longer than necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll archiving for any specific instructions or considerations that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archiving Administration), PA03 (Maintain Payroll Results), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Processing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll archiving and the HRFPM_ARCH017 error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM_ARCH017 error and successfully archive the payroll results.