How To Fix HRPADNO_EDG018 - DB Entry[&1]: Referred submission (&2) is unsent.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_EDG - EDAG messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: DB Entry[&1]: Referred submission (&2) is unsent.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG018 - DB Entry[&1]: Referred submission (&2) is unsent. ?

  The SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG018 indicates that there is an issue with a referred submission in the context of the HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to the Payroll Administration (PADNO) process. The error message states that the referred submission is "unsent," which means that there is a submission that has not been processed or sent to the relevant system or interface.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unsent Submission: The primary cause of this error is that a submission (e.g., payroll data, employee data) that is expected to be sent to an external system or processed internally has not been sent. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The submission was not triggered or executed properly.
  There was an error during the submission process that prevented it from being sent.
  The submission was manually marked as unsent or was not completed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or HR module that prevent submissions from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data being submitted, such as missing or incorrect information that prevents the submission from being sent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Submission Status: Verify the status of the referred submission (indicated by the submission ID in the error message). Ensure that it has been properly created and is in a state that allows it to be sent.
  
  
  Reprocess Submission: If the submission is indeed unsent, attempt to reprocess or resend the submission. This may involve:
  
  Running the payroll process again.
  Using transaction codes related to payroll processing to check and resend submissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the HR module to ensure that all necessary settings for submissions are correctly configured. This may involve reviewing payroll schemas, infotypes, and other related settings.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the submission to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no data integrity issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in managing payroll submissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPADNO_EDG018 error and implement a solution to resolve it.