How To Fix HRPAYSI006 - Feature PM004 could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSI - Messages for Function Group HR_INFOTYPE8_PAYROLL

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Feature PM004 could not be read

What causes this issue?

Feature <DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECI549B_PM004AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___0VVV>PM004
</> could not be read.

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?

It is possible that there is an error in the system settings. In
particular, check the entries in feature PM004. If necessary, inform
your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSI006 - Feature PM004 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSI006: Feature PM004 could not be read typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to read the feature PM004, which is a configuration setting related to payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The feature PM004 may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the feature.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the feature or the related configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the feature may not have been transported correctly.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies that prevent the feature from being read.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code PE03 (Feature Maintenance) and check if the feature PM004 exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the feature is active and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the feature and related payroll configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the payroll configuration to identify any other potential issues that may be affecting the feature.
  You can use transaction SM21 to check the system log for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to feature PM004 for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Feature PM004: This feature is typically used to determine the payroll area or other payroll-related settings based on specific criteria.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE03 (Feature Maintenance), PE04 (Table Maintenance), and SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing and feature PM004 for any updates or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRPAYSI006 error effectively.