How To Fix HRPAY99PM176 - Error when deleting old schedule by rescheduling

HRPAY99PM176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Error when deleting old schedule by rescheduling

What causes this issue?

Scheduling or starting a process or step within a process was
successful. Rescheduling or restarting usually deletes an existing
schedule for the same process or step within the process. However, the
deletion failed.

System Response

The status of the database is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entries with process ID &V1& or process step ID &V2&
manually in the job overview (transaction SM37). For additional
clarification, contact technical support.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM176 - Error when deleting old schedule by rescheduling ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM176 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an issue with deleting an old payroll schedule while attempting to reschedule it. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, incorrect configurations, or issues with the payroll processing status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the payroll data that prevent the deletion of the old schedule.
  Locked Records: The payroll period might be locked for processing, preventing any changes to the schedule.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration settings may not allow for the deletion of old schedules under certain conditions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the old schedule that need to be resolved before it can be deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Ensure that the payroll period you are trying to delete is not currently being processed or locked. You may need to unlock it or wait until processing is complete.
  Review Configuration: Check the