How To Fix HRPAYDEB2A052 - Error when reading the next file counter &1

HRPAYDEB2A052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEB2A - Business to Administration: Germany

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Error when reading the next file counter &1

What causes this issue?

If an inbound file is processed, the file counter increases by one.
However, if the file counter is currently locked, the inbound file is
not processed.

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?

Check for which combination of data type, employer company number, and
company number of receiving office the error occurred.
If the error can be reproduced for this combination, report the error to
your software provider.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEB2A052 - Error when reading the next file counter &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEB2A052 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the payroll accounting documents or when generating payroll results. The error indicates that there is an issue with reading the next file counter, which is often related to the payroll data files or the configuration of the payroll process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  File Counter Issue: The error suggests that the system is unable to read or increment the file counter correctly. This could be due to:
  
  Corrupted or missing files in the payroll directory.
  Incorrect configuration settings in the payroll processing parameters.
  Issues with the database or file system where the payroll data is stored.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the payroll process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required files or directories.
  
  
  System Configuration: Misconfiguration in the payroll schema or the related infotypes can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Paths: Ensure that the file paths configured