How To Fix HRPAYTR02338 - Booking terminated! Error inserting in the target table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Booking terminated! Error inserting in the target table

What causes this issue?

An error occured at database level when inserting the data record to be
processed in the table &V1&.
The data record in which the error occured has the following field
content:
&V2&.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Restart the job. As the error was probably caused by an inconsistency
in the database, a further termination is not inevitable.
Note however, that data has already been written to the target table
during the Copy Management Run.

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 HRPAYTR02338 - Booking terminated! Error inserting in the target table ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02338, which states "Booking terminated! Error inserting in the target table," typically occurs during payroll processing or when attempting to post payroll results to the database. This error indicates that there was a failure in inserting data into a target table, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Database Constraints: The target table may have constraints (like primary key, foreign key, or unique constraints) that are being violated by the data being inserted.
  Data Format Issues: The data being inserted may not conform to the expected format or data type defined in the target table.
  Missing Data: Required fields in the target table may be missing or null, leading to an insertion failure.
  Locking Issues: The target table may be locked by another process, preventing the insertion of new records.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll process may not have the necessary authorizations to insert data into the target table.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Constraints: Review the target table's structure and constraints to ensure that the data being inserted complies with them.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data being processed is valid and conforms to the expected formats and types.
  Review Required Fields: Check if all required fields in the target table are being populated correctly.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the target table and resolve any conflicts.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the insertion operation.
  Debugging: If custom code is involved, debug the relevant programs or function modules to identify any issues in the logic.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or application logs (using transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (for personnel actions), PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation), and SLG1 (for application logs).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for HRPAYTR02338 in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.