How To Fix HRPAYDEBW055 - No link entries in the archive; display of cluster Q0 instead

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No link entries in the archive; display of cluster Q0 instead

What causes this issue?

Either an optical archive is not connected, or no archive entries exist
for the criteria selected.

System Response

The system detected that required archive entries do not exist, but
found statements from the "old statements" (transaction PM10) in cluster
Q0 that at least match the selected personnel number.

How to fix this error?

Reselect the statements to be displayed based on the statement you
require. This cannot be done by the system since the statement
identifiers are defined differently in the old and new statements.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW055 - No link entries in the archive; display of cluster Q0 instead ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW055 indicates that there are no link entries in the archive for the specified data, and as a result, the system is displaying data from cluster Q0 instead. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing and data archiving in the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find the necessary archived data entries in the database. This can happen if the data has not been archived properly or if the archive files have been deleted or moved.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving process, leading to incomplete or missing entries.
  Data Retrieval Issues: The system may be looking for specific payroll results or employee data that has not been archived or has been incorrectly archived.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Settings: Verify the archiving settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the archiving process is correctly configured and that the necessary data is being archived.
  Re-archive Data: If you find that certain data is missing, you may need to re-run the archiving process for the relevant payroll data. This can be done using transaction code SARA.
  Check Archive Files: Use transaction code SARI to check the status of the archive files. Ensure that the files are present and accessible.
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archived data.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  Clusters: The cluster Q0 is used for storing payroll results in the SAP HR module. If the system defaults to this cluster, it indicates that the expected archived data is not available.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP HR, including how to set up and manage archiving objects related to payroll data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRPAYDEBW055 error in your SAP system.