How To Fix HRPAO_EE_DELETION013 - Error occured in RH_DELETE_INFTY_DIRECT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_EE_DELETION - Employee Deletion

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error occured in RH_DELETE_INFTY_DIRECT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAO_EE_DELETION013 - Error occured in RH_DELETE_INFTY_DIRECT ?

  The SAP error message HRPAO_EE_DELETION013 typically occurs during the deletion of infotypes in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically when using the function RH_DELETE_INFTY_DIRECT. This error indicates that there was a problem encountered while trying to delete an infotype record for an employee.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The infotype record you are trying to delete may be linked to other records or may have dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the specific infotype.
  Incorrect Infotype Status: The infotype may be in a status that does not allow for deletion (e.g., locked or archived).
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the infotype record for any dependencies or linked records that may prevent deletion. Ensure that all related records are handled appropriately.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete the infotype. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Check Infotype Status: Confirm that the infotype is not in a status that prevents deletion. If it is locked or archived, you may need to unlock or unarchive it first.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to manually check and delete the infotype if possible.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on why the deletion failed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation, especially if it appears to be a technical issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and SE37 (Function Module) to understand the context of the error.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific infotype you are working with to understand its structure and dependencies.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.