How To Fix HRPAYTR03718 - Subroutine & could not be & !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Subroutine & could not be & !

What causes this issue?

Problems occured during processing of the subroutine.

System Response

The problems could not be dealt with automatically and must therefore
be processed manually.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Problems during <ZH>deletion</>
Make sure that the incorrect subroutines are deleted.
If necessary, delete these subroutines manually using the ABAP/4
Workbench.
Problems during <ZH>creation</>
Check if the corresponding program actually exists.
Check the attributes of the program and contact the SAP Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03718 - Subroutine & could not be & ! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03718 typically indicates that there is an issue with a subroutine in the payroll processing function. This error can occur in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when the system is unable to execute a specific subroutine as expected.
  Cause:
  The error message "Subroutine & could not be & !" suggests that the system is trying to call a subroutine (indicated by the placeholder "&") but is unable to do so. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The subroutine may not be properly configured in the payroll schema or may be missing altogether.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations to access the subroutine.
  Program Errors: There may be a bug or error in the custom code or standard SAP code that is preventing the subroutine from executing.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect employee records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYTR03718 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema to ensure that the subroutine is correctly defined and that all necessary components are in place.
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to execute the payroll process and access the subroutine.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP debugger, you can set breakpoints in the relevant payroll processing code to identify where the error occurs.
  Check for Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, review them for potential issues.
  Review Logs: Check the payroll logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll subroutine to see if there are known issues or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where SAP professionals discuss similar issues and solutions.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAYTR03718 error and implement a solution to resolve it.