How To Fix HRPAYTR03131 - Characteristic & in IS definition, but not in generated structure

HRPAYTR03131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Characteristic & in IS definition, but not in generated structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03131 - Characteristic & in IS definition, but not in generated structure ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03131 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the Info Structure and those that have been generated in the corresponding structure. This error is often encountered in the context of HR (Human Resources) payroll processing, particularly when dealing with Info Structures used for reporting or analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Characteristics: The characteristic mentioned in the error message is defined in the Info Structure but is not present in the generated structure. This can happen if:
  
  The Info Structure was modified after the last generation of the structure.
  There was an error during the generation process.
  The characteristic was deleted or renamed in the Info Structure but not updated in the generated structure.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the underlying data model or configuration settings can lead to inconsistencies between the defined characteristics and the generated structures.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Regenerate the Info Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (for SAP Information