How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV190 - Table T5DCS contains inconsistent income areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Table T5DCS contains inconsistent income areas

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Table T5DCS contains inconsistent income areas.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV190 - Table T5DCS contains inconsistent income areas ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV190, which states that "Table T5DCS contains inconsistent income areas," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there are inconsistencies in the income area definitions in the T5DCS table, which is used to manage income area assignments for payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error usually arises when there are discrepancies in the income area data in the T5DCS table. This could be due to:
  
  Missing entries for certain income areas.
  Duplicate entries or incorrect configurations.
  Changes in the income area definitions that have not been properly updated in the table.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the payroll schema or the related configuration settings have been modified without proper adjustments in the T5DCS table, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent updates or changes to the payroll configuration, inconsistencies may arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T5DCS: 
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to view the contents of the T5DCS table.
  Look for any missing or duplicate entries related to income areas.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll configuration settings and ensure that all income areas are correctly defined and consistent with the entries in the T5DCS table.
  Check the payroll schema and ensure that it aligns with the income area definitions.
  
  
  
  Correct Inconsistencies:
  
  If you find any inconsistencies, correct them by adding missing entries or removing duplicates.
  Ensure that the income areas are correctly assigned to the relevant employee groups or payroll areas.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP standard reports or tools to run consistency checks on payroll data to identify and rectify any further inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and the T5DCS table for specific guidelines and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making corrections, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue has been resolved and that payroll processing completes without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving inconsistencies in the T5DCS table.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16/SE16N: For viewing table contents.
  PA30: For maintaining employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For running payroll.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HCM team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies in the T5DCS table, thereby eliminating the HRPAYDEBAV190 error message.