How To Fix HRPAYNLLA167 - LP &1: Entry in B2A Mgr Does not Have Status 'In Process - Downloaded'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 167

• Message text: LP &1: Entry in B2A Mgr Does not Have Status 'In Process - Downloaded'

What causes this issue?

The entry for legal person &v1& does not have the status 'In Process -
Downloaded' in the <ZK>B2A Manager</> (transaction <DS:TRAN.PB2A>pb2a
</>). The status of the wage may only be set to 'Sent' in this case.

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?

Use F4 help to select the legal person.
If this legal person is present in F4 help, the related wage return is
probably not downloaded. Start the <ZK>B2A Manager</> and check if the
status of the entry in the <ZK>B2A Manager</> is set to 'To be sent' (if
not, this indicates an error), select the entry and select <ZK>Run</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA167 - LP &1: Entry in B2A Mgr Does not Have Status 'In Process - Downloaded' ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA167 indicates that there is an issue with the B2A Manager (Business to Administration Manager) in the context of payroll processing. Specifically, the error states that the entry in the B2A Manager does not have the status "In Process - Downloaded." This typically means that the system is expecting a certain status for a transaction or entry that has not been met.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status: The entry in the B2A Manager may not have been properly processed or updated to the expected status. This could be due to a failure in the previous processing steps.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer process, leading to incomplete or incorrect entries in the B2A Manager.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration problems in the B2A Manager settings that prevent the correct status from being assigned.
  Timing Issues: The entry may not have been processed yet, or there may be a delay in the status update.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check B2A Manager Entries: Go to the B2A Manager and check the status of the relevant entries. Ensure that they are marked as "In Process - Downloaded."
  Reprocess the Entry: If the entry is not in the correct status, you may need to reprocess it. This could involve re-running the payroll or the specific transaction that generated the entry.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for any errors or warnings that occurred during the processing of the payroll or the B2A Manager entries. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the B2A Manager to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the mapping of statuses and ensuring that all necessary parameters are configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the B2A Manager and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  B2A Manager: This is a tool used in SAP for managing business-to-administration processes, particularly in payroll and HR contexts.
  Status Management: Understanding how statuses are managed in the B2A Manager is crucial for troubleshooting issues related to data processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.