How To Fix HRMS_BIW_RECON012 - Inconsistence in payroll results (tables &1/RT) for employee &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMS_BIW_RECON - BW: Reconcilation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Inconsistence in payroll results (tables &1/RT) for employee &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMS_BIW_RECON012 - Inconsistence in payroll results (tables &1/RT) for employee &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRMS_BIW_RECON012 indicates an inconsistency in payroll results for a specific employee. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process between the payroll results stored in the database and the data expected by the Business Intelligence Warehouse (BIW) or other reporting tools.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The payroll results in the specified tables (e.g., RT table) do not match the expected data. This could be due to:
  
  Manual changes to payroll results.
  Incomplete or incorrect payroll runs.
  Data corruption or inconsistencies in the database.
  Missing or incorrect entries in related tables (e.g., infotypes).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or in the integration between HR and BIW can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the payroll results were updated after the BIW extraction process, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT or SE16 to check the payroll results for the employee in question. Look for any discrepancies in the RT table.
  Compare the payroll results with the expected values.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll: If there are inconsistencies, consider re-running the payroll for the affected period. Ensure that all necessary infotypes are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction PU03 to run consistency checks on the payroll results.
  Check for any inconsistencies in related infotypes or master data.
  
  
  
  BIW Data Extraction: 
  
  Ensure that the data extraction process for BIW is correctly configured and that it is capturing the latest payroll results.
  If necessary, re-extract the data to ensure it reflects the current state of payroll results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to the error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists after performing the above checks and actions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC_PAYRESULT: To view payroll results.
  SE16: To view table contents.
  PU03: To perform consistency checks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRMS_BIW_RECON012 for any known issues or fixes.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll processing and BIW integration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the HRMS_BIW_RECON012 error.