How To Fix HRPBSDE5Z163 - Statistics data incomplete (see long text)

HRPBSDE5Z163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDE5Z - Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Statistics data incomplete (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The statistics data stored is not complete. The following field or
fields were determined for the personnel number: &V1&.
However, the following fields at least are required:
For doctors: Med.AreaFocus, Med.Function
For non-doctors (without caregivers): Non-Med.Prof., Non-Med.Function
For caregivers: Non-Med.Prof., Non-Med.Function,
SpecialistDeptNursingStaff_KH

System Response

When executing the hospital statistics (report <DS:RE.RPSPAYDE_KHSTAT>
RPSPAYDE_KHSTAT</>): The processing of the personnel number is
terminated.
When maintaining infotype 0271: A warning message is issued initially so
that the display of the statistical data can be updated. When you try to
save the infotype record, the warning becomes an error message. The
display of the statistical data is no longer updated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the assignment of statistics characteristics (direct or via
exception indicators) in Customizing, or override all statistics
characteristics relevant for the personnel case for the entire reporting
year in infotype 0271. You can assign the characteristics directly or
via exception indicators here as well. A combination of the options
mentioned is also permissible.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPBSDE5Z163 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z163, which indicates that "Statistics data incomplete," typically arises in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll processing. This error suggests that there is missing or incomplete statistical data that is required for processing payroll or generating reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error often occurs when certain required fields or data entries are not filled out in the employee's master data or payroll results.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotypes that are supposed to collect statistical data.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., from a legacy system to SAP), there may be gaps in the data.
  Incomplete Payroll Processing: If payroll has not been processed completely or correctly, it can lead to incomplete statistics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all required fields are filled out