HRPA_ARCH102 - Error processing personnel number &1; start the rollback report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Error processing personnel number &1; start the rollback report

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while processing the personnel number.

System Response

The data for the personnel number was neither archived nor destroyed as
a result of this error. The destruction log in the infotype
<LS>Archiving/Data Destruction</> (0283) still has the status
<LS>Prepared for Data Destruction</>.

How to fix this error?

Since the personnel number cannot be processed further, you need to run
the rollback report RP_PA_ROLLBACK for these personnel numbers.
To destroy the data for these personnel numbers, schedule another data
destruction session and run the preprocessing program for the archiving
object.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH102 - Error processing personnel number &1; start the rollback report ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH102 typically occurs in the context of archiving or data management processes within the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there was an issue processing a specific personnel number during an archiving operation, and it suggests that a rollback report should be initiated to address the problem.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the personnel number being processed.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the data for the specified personnel number.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving object or related processes can lead to this error.
  Database Locking: The personnel record may be locked by another process, preventing the archiving operation from completing successfully.
  Missing Data: Required data for the personnel number may be missing or incomplete, leading to processing failures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPA_ARCH102 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Rollback Report: Start the rollback report as suggested in the error message. This report will help identify the specific issues that occurred during the archiving process.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages related to the personnel number. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction PA30 to check the data for the personnel number in question. Ensure that all required infotypes are complete and consistent.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  Database Locks: Check if the personnel record is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage database locks.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the archiving process is properly configured.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP HR: Understand the archiving process in SAP HR, including the archiving objects and the necessary configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRPA_ARCH102 error effectively.