How To Fix HRPAYDESV206 - Simulation Run; No Database Update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Simulation Run; No Database Update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV206 - Simulation Run; No Database Update ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV206 indicates that during a simulation run in the payroll process, no database update is performed. This is a common scenario in SAP HR (Human Resources) payroll processing, where a simulation run is intended to calculate payroll without actually updating the database.
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode: The primary reason for this message is that the payroll run is being executed in simulation mode. In this mode, the system calculates payroll results but does not write any data to the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the payroll driver that are set to prevent database updates during simulation.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the payroll run may not be correctly set, leading to the system not proceeding with a database update.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations to perform a database update.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Simulation Settings: If you intend to perform a real payroll run, ensure that you are not in simulation mode. You can do this by checking the parameters in the payroll driver (e.g., RPCALCU0).
  Review Payroll Configuration: Verify the payroll schema and ensure that it is configured correctly for the intended payroll run. Look for any settings that might restrict database updates.
  Run in Update Mode: If you want to perform an actual payroll run, make sure to execute the payroll process in update mode instead of simulation mode.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the payroll run and update the database.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the payroll process and the implications of running in simulation mode.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is the country code) to run payroll calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the payroll process and this specific error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll run to identify any underlying issues in the payroll schema or driver logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV206 error and successfully execute your payroll runs as intended.