How To Fix HRPAY99_HR_PAYROLL013 - Error while reading cluster &1 for personnel number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99_HR_PAYROLL - Messages for the environment of HR_PAYROLL

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error while reading cluster &1 for personnel number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99_HR_PAYROLL013 - Error while reading cluster &1 for personnel number &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99_HR_PAYROLL013 indicates that there is an issue while reading a specific cluster for a given personnel number in the payroll process. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Cluster Data Issues: The error often occurs when the system is unable to read the necessary data from the payroll cluster (e.g., cluster B2 for payroll results). This could be due to:
  
  Data corruption in the cluster.
  The cluster not being updated or not existing for the specified personnel number.
  Issues with the database or the underlying data structure.
  
  
  
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number specified may not have any payroll results or may not be correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data for the specified personnel number.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system, such as problems with the database connection or system performance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cluster Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is the country version) to check the payroll results for the personnel number.
  Verify if the cluster data exists and is not corrupted.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number: 
  
  Ensure that the personnel number is valid and has been processed in payroll.
  Check if the employee has any payroll results by using transaction PA03 or PA20.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Database and System Check: 
  
  Check for any database issues or performance problems in the SAP system. You may need to consult with your Basis team to ensure that the database is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll: 
  
  If the issue is related to a specific payroll run, consider reprocessing the payroll for the affected personnel number.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03, PA20, PC00_MXX_CEDT, and SE38 for reporting.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and cluster management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRPAY99_HR_PAYROLL013 error effectively.