How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL020 - Session journal for report &1 in area &2 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL - Reporting management system: Processing layer message class

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Session journal for report &1 in area &2 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The journal was not found in the database.

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?

Try to delete again. If this is not successful, contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL020 - Session journal for report &1 in area &2 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL020 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a session journal for a specific report in the HR payroll area. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when there are inconsistencies or issues with the session journal that prevent it from being deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Session Journal Lock: The session journal may be locked or in use by another process, preventing deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the payroll data that need to be resolved before the session journal can be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the session journal.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical errors in the system that are causing the session journal to be unresponsive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Session Status: Verify if the session journal is currently being used or locked by another process. You can check the status of the session in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Review Logs: Look at the logs for the specific report to identify any errors or warnings that may indicate why the session journal cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the session journal has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify and resolve any issues. This can often be done using transaction PC00_MXX_CALC (where XX is the country code).
  Manual Deletion: If the session journal is not locked and you have the necessary authorizations, you can try to delete it manually using transaction SM37 or SE38 (for executing reports).
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a technical issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SE38 (Execute Program), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and session management for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.