How To Fix HRPAYDE_EXTRA201 - E201: An error occurred when processing the eXTra standard message.

HRPAYDE_EXTRA201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_EXTRA - Error messages relating to eXTra-Standard 1.4

• Message number: 201

• Message text: E201: An error occurred when processing the eXTra standard message.

What causes this issue?

E201: An error occurred when processing the content of the eXTra
Standard Message XML file.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDE_EXTRA201 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDE_EXTRA201 (E201) indicates that there was an issue when processing the eXTra standard message in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving it.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master data or payroll results that are required for processing the eXTra message.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or the eXTra message processing settings can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations to process the eXTra messages.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as program errors, missing function modules, or issues with the underlying database.
  Version Compatibility: If there are updates or patches that have not been applied, it may lead to compatibility issues with the eXTra