How To Fix HRPAYTR03898 - Unit for (exact) execution time deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Unit for (exact) execution time deleted

What causes this issue?

The execution time unit is only relevant when the exact lead time or
the exact execution time is used.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03898 - Unit for (exact) execution time deleted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03898, which states "Unit for (exact) execution time deleted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a specific time unit that is required for payroll calculations has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Time Unit: The most common cause of this error is that a time unit (such as hours, days, etc.) that was previously defined in the system has been deleted or is not maintained correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the time management or payroll settings in SAP.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to a time unit that no longer exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Time Management or Payroll.
  Verify if the time unit in question is still defined and active. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Time Unit:
  
  If the time unit was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it manually in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly referencing the time units. You can do this by using Transaction code: PE01 to review the payroll schema and ensure that all references are valid.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the payroll data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error. This can often be done using Transaction code: PC00_MXX_CALC or similar payroll processing transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PE01 (Payroll Schema), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYTR03898 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payroll process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYTR03898 error in your SAP system.