How To Fix HRPAYTR03396 - No update definition exists: & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 396

• Message text: No update definition exists: & & &

What causes this issue?

For the update definition
Client &V1&
Info structure &V2&
Update group &V3&
the XPRA should generate the corresponding update program. However, the
update definitions (client-specific table entries in TMC2D and TMC2K)
are missing.

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?

The error does not necessarily have to be corrected during the upgrade
run. It can also be corrected later on through the application
(application-specific knowledge is usually required).
You can therefore continue the upgrade run without directly correcting
the error.
Please report the noted errors to the person responsible for the
Logistics Information System (Sales Information System, Purchasing
Information System, Inventory Controlling, etc.). It is essential that
the errors are corrected <ZH>before</> the production startup of the
operative application.
Procedure for rectifying the error:
Please check whether the updating definition already existed in the 2.2
source system (transaction MC25, MC26 - please note the clients!). If
this is not the case, you can ignore the error message.
If the updating definition exists in the source system, then you need
to find out why the table entries were not transported into the 3.0
target system. The table entries can also be transported later using
the normal transport tool. After the transport has been completed, the
update can be regenerated by using transaction MC25. It is not
necessary then to start the XPRA run again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03396 - No update definition exists: & & & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03396, which states "No update definition exists: & & &", typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific update definition that is required for processing payroll data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Update Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the update definition for a specific payroll area or processing type is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the related infotypes that are supposed to trigger the update.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may not have been properly implemented or may be missing necessary definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the update definitions may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Update Definitions: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the relevant table for update definitions (e.g., T52D0, T52D1).
  Ensure that the required update definitions for the payroll area in question are present.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the payroll configuration settings.
  Verify that the payroll schema and related infotypes are correctly configured and that all necessary update definitions are included.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the update definitions.
  Consult with your ABAP developers if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) for monitoring jobs related to payroll processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and update definitions for a deeper understanding of how these components interact.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYTR03396 error and implement a solution to resolve it.