How To Fix HRPAYDESV691 - ELENA notifications are still stored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 691

• Message text: ELENA notifications are still stored

What causes this issue?

After the report has been run in update mode, ELENA notifications are
still saved in the database tables. If this is desired, you can ignore
the warning.

System Response

The ELENA notifications are deleted for all personnel numbers in the
output log.

How to fix this error?

Start the report with the authorization for the remaining personnel
numbers for whom the notifications are to be deleted. Check the
selection screen of the report to see whether it is stated that both
assigned and unassigned notifications are to be deleted.

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 HRPAYDESV691 - ELENA notifications are still stored ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV691 indicates that there are still ELENA notifications stored in the system that need to be addressed. ELENA (Elektronische Lohnsteuerbescheinigung) is a system used in Germany for electronic payroll tax notifications. This error typically arises when there are pending notifications that have not been processed or cleared.
  Cause:
  
  Pending ELENA Notifications: The primary cause of this error is that there are still ELENA notifications that have not been sent or processed in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the ELENA process in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the employee data that prevent the notifications from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pending Notifications:
  
  Use transaction code PC00_M99_ELENA to check for any pending ELENA notifications.
  Review the notifications and identify any that need to be processed.
  
  
  
  Process Notifications:
  
  If there are notifications that need to be sent, ensure that they are processed correctly. This may involve running the relevant payroll or reporting programs to generate and send the notifications.
  
  
  
  Clear Notifications:
  
  If notifications are no longer relevant, you may need to delete or clear them from the system. This can typically be done through the same transaction code mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ELENA configuration in your SAP system is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for payroll processing and notification handling.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ELENA processing for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_M99_ELENA for ELENA processing and PC00_M99_CEDT for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ELENA notifications that may provide additional guidance or fixes for known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing these actions has the necessary permissions to view and process ELENA notifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV691 error and ensure that ELENA notifications are properly managed in your SAP system.