How To Fix HRPA_ARCH246 - Error merging infotype 0283 (PERNR: &1; subtype: &2)

HRPA_ARCH246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Error merging infotype 0283 (PERNR: &1; subtype: &2)

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HRPA_ARCH246 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH246 indicates an issue with merging infotype 0283 (which is related to the archiving of personnel data) for a specific personnel number (PERNR) and subtype. This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system encounters inconsistencies or issues with the data that is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the infotype data that prevent it from being merged correctly. This could be due to missing records, incorrect data entries, or conflicts between different records.
  Locking Issues: The personnel number may be locked by another process, preventing the merging operation from completing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the archiving process that are not set up correctly, leading to errors during the merge operation.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the infotype 0283 records for the specified personnel number