How To Fix HRMS_BIW_RECON017 - Personnel no. &1, payroll result &2: Incomplete administrative data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMS_BIW_RECON - BW: Reconcilation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Personnel no. &1, payroll result &2: Incomplete administrative data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMS_BIW_RECON017 - Personnel no. &1, payroll result &2: Incomplete administrative data ?

  The SAP error message HRMS_BIW_RECON017 indicates that there is incomplete administrative data for a specific personnel number and payroll result. This error typically arises during the extraction of payroll data for reporting or analysis purposes, particularly when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar reporting tools.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Data: Required administrative data for the personnel number or payroll result is missing in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, infotype 0002 for personal data, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the data extraction process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete payroll runs or errors during data entry.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to incomplete data extraction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotypes: Verify that all relevant infotypes for the personnel number are complete and correctly maintained. Pay special attention to the infotypes that are critical for payroll processing.
  
  
  Run Payroll: If the payroll result is incomplete, ensure that the payroll has been run successfully for the personnel number in question. If there were any errors during the payroll run, they need to be addressed.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema and the data extraction process to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  
  Re-extract Data: After addressing the issues, re-extract the payroll data to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR data extraction and payroll processing for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.