How To Fix HRPAYTR02853 - Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained

What causes this issue?

The standard information catalog can only be maintained in an SAP
system.

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?

Maintain the self-defined information catalog.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02853 - Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02853 indicates that the standard Organizational Information Warehouse (OIW) info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and its integration with the Business Warehouse (BW) or reporting tools.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the info catalog.
  Configuration Issues: The info catalog may not be properly configured or may be missing in the system.
  System Settings: The system settings may not allow modifications to standard objects.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, there may be issues with the transport of the info catalog.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP version and the info catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the info catalog. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration of the info catalog in the system. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary components are in place.
  System Settings: Check the system settings to see if there are restrictions on maintaining standard objects. If so, consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, check the transport logs and ensure that the info catalog has been properly transported to the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a deeper system issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) to check the status of the info catalog.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on OIW and info catalogs to understand their configuration and maintenance better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.