How To Fix HRPAYTR03853 - Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• 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 HRPAYTR03853 - Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03853 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 SU53 or PFCG.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration of the info catalog in the system. Check if the info catalog exists and is correctly set up. You can do this in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  
  
  System Settings: If the system is set to prevent changes to standard objects, you may need to adjust the settings or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  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: Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific error message. SAP Notes may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for BW, SU53 for authorization checks, and PFCG for role maintenance.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.