How To Fix HRPAYDEPBSZV286 - Internal: Administration is missing: mode &1 VIRTUAL_DATABASE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPBSZV - PS: Notification Program - Supplementary Pension Institutes

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Internal: Administration is missing: mode &1 VIRTUAL_DATABASE

What causes this issue?

If this message is displayed as a warning (mode B), the program has
detected an inconsistency in the notification table of the database and
is now attempting to resolve this.
If this message is also displayed as an error message (mode A), it was
not possible to resolve the inconsistency automatically and you must
open a customer message.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV286 - Internal: Administration is missing: mode &1 VIRTUAL_DATABASE ?

  The SAP error message "HRPAYDEPBSZV286 Internal: Administration is missing: mode &1 VIRTUAL_DATABASE" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or HR-related functions within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or setup related to the virtual database mode in the payroll administration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error suggests that the system is trying to access a virtual database mode that has not been properly configured or is missing in the system settings.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Setup: The payroll area or the specific configuration for the payroll process may not be correctly defined.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with user authorizations that prevent access to the required configuration.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If there have been recent upgrades or changes to the SAP system, it may have affected the existing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant payroll settings.
  Ensure that the virtual database mode is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Verify that the payroll area is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the relevant infotypes and settings for the payroll area are complete.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll administration functions.
  Review the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing and the specific error message. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRPAYDEPBSZV286.