How To Fix HRPAYTR02778 - Unit & cannot be deleted! It is being used by event &.

HRPAYTR02778 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 778

• Message text: Unit & cannot be deleted! It is being used by event &.

What causes this issue?

The unit &V1& was created with the event &V3&.
When you deleted the event &V3&, the unit &V1& should have been deleted
as well. This was not possible, however, because it is still being used
by event &V2&.
Your communication structure cannot be deleted, otherwise updating will
be terminated when event &V2& takes place.

System Response

Event &V3& was deleted nevertheless.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02778 - Unit & cannot be deleted! It is being used by event &. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02778 indicates that a specific unit (such as a wage type, cost center, or other organizational unit) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in an event or transaction. This is a common issue in SAP HR (Human Resources) and Payroll modules, where certain objects are linked to various processes and cannot be removed without addressing those dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The unit you are trying to delete is actively being referenced in payroll events, infotypes, or other related transactions.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the unit is being used. You can do this by reviewing the relevant infotypes or payroll events that reference the unit.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30