How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_DB_ILM008 - Finalize report to archive it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_DB_ILM - RMS DB: ILM-related messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Finalize report to archive it

What causes this issue?

The system selected the logical report for archiving but the report is
still in status <LS>Open</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use <LS>Reporting Session Maintenance</> (transaction
<NP>HR99RU_REPSE_MAINT</>) to finalize the report.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_DB_ILM008 - Finalize report to archive it ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_DB_ILM008 typically relates to issues encountered during the archiving process in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically when finalizing a report for archiving. This error can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the archiving object.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data: The data that needs to be archived may not be complete or may have inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the archiving process from completing successfully.
  Missing Customizing Settings: Required customizing settings for the archiving process may be missing or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all necessary data is complete and consistent before attempting to archive.
  Review Configuration: Verify that the archiving object is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Database Health: Check the database for any issues that may be affecting the archiving process. This may involve running database consistency checks or consulting with your database administrator.
  Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings related to the archiving process. Ensure that all required settings are in place and correctly configured.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context on the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SE38: Execute ABAP programs (to run archiving programs)
  SLG1: Application Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to archiving in the HR module or specifically for the error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_DB_ILM008.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on archiving processes in the HR module for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.