How To Fix HRPAYTR03892 - Wait time that was used has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 892

• Message text: Wait time that was used has been deleted

What causes this issue?

The wait time that was used is only relevant when the check for the
sequence of the predecessors has been activated.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03892 - Wait time that was used has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03892, which states "Wait time that was used has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a specific wait time (or time-related data) that was previously recorded and used in payroll calculations has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The wait time data may have been deleted due to a data maintenance activity, such as a manual deletion or a data archiving process.
  Incorrect Time Management Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of time management settings in SAP, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  Payroll Processing Errors: If there are errors in the payroll processing steps, it may lead to the system trying to reference deleted or invalid data.
  Changes in Employee Status: Changes in an employee's status (e.g., termination, leave of absence) may affect the availability of certain time data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify the integrity of the time data in the system. Ensure that the wait time records are still present and have not been inadvertently deleted.
  Restore Deleted Data: If the wait time data was deleted, check if it can be restored from backups or if it can be re-entered manually.
  Review Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to time management and payroll processing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Reprocess Payroll: If the error occurred during payroll processing, consider reprocessing the payroll after addressing the underlying issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or data integrity issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records and time data.
  Payroll Logs: Review payroll logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify time data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.