How To Fix HRPAY99CALC696 - Update error during COMMIT WORK for personnel number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Update error during COMMIT WORK for personnel number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC696 - Update error during COMMIT WORK for personnel number &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC696 indicates that there was an update error during the COMMIT WORK phase for a specific personnel number in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically occurs during payroll processing or when updating employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Database Lock: The personnel number may be locked by another process or transaction, preventing the update from being committed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, they may be causing the error.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the payroll or HR module can lead to update errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the personnel number. If a lock exists, determine the process holding the lock and resolve it.
  Review Data: Check the infotypes related to the personnel number for any inconsistencies or missing data. Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Debugging: If custom code is involved, use transaction SE80 or SE37 to debug the relevant function modules or programs to identify the root cause of the error.
  System Logs: Check the system logs using transaction SM21 for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To check and manage database locks.
  PA20 / PA30: To view and maintain employee master data.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator for debugging.
  SM21: To view system logs.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Testing: After resolving the issue, perform a test run of the payroll or the transaction that caused the error to ensure that the problem has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAY99CALC696 error in SAP.