How To Fix HRPAYDESV021 - Error reading payroll results: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error reading payroll results: &

What causes this issue?

Function module HR_GET_PAYROLL_RESULTS, which reads the payroll results,
returned error code &V1&.

System Response

Processing cannot continue for the affected personnel number.

How to fix this error?

Check the payroll results.

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 HRPAYDESV021 - Error reading payroll results: & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV021, which states "Error reading payroll results: &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to read payroll results for a specific employee or payroll period.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the specified employee or period may not exist in the database.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the payroll results data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll results.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or related settings.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify if payroll results exist for the employee and the specified period. You can do this by using transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is the country-specific payroll driver) or PA03 to check payroll results.
  
  
  Re-run Payroll: If payroll results are missing, you may need to re-run the payroll for the affected period. Ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered before doing so.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access payroll results. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings in the system. Ensure that the payroll schema and related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run consistency checks on the database. This may require the assistance of your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  System Logs: Review 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 trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (to display payroll results), PC00_MXX_CALC (to run payroll), and SLG1 (to view logs).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and error handling in the HR module.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRPAYDESV021 error effectively.