How To Fix HRPAYTR03870 - Data was read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Data was read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03870 - Data was read ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03870 typically indicates an issue related to payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. The message "Data was read" suggests that the system encountered a problem while trying to read or process payroll data for an employee or a group of employees.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the payroll data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the payroll data.
  Configuration Errors: There could be issues with the payroll configuration settings in the system.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the employee's infotypes to ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered and complete.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access payroll data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Verify the payroll configuration settings in the system. This may require the assistance of a payroll consultant or someone with expertise in SAP HCM configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Look for any system logs or error messages that may provide additional context. Transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) can be useful for this.
  If there are performance issues, consider checking the system's performance metrics or consulting with your IT support team.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any potential issues before executing the actual payroll run.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and error handling in the HCM module.
  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 cause of the HRPAYTR03870 error and implement a solution to resolve it.