How To Fix HRPBSDE5Z165 - There are no statistics characteristics for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDE5Z - Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 165

• Message text: There are no statistics characteristics for &1

What causes this issue?

For the personnel case, no statistics characteristics could be
determined for the key date &V1&, since no statistics characteristics
were assigned to the case via either infotype 0271 or Customizing.

System Response

The processing of the personnel number is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Assign statistics characteristics to the personnel case using infotype
0271 or Customizing. You can assign the statistics characteristics
either directly or using exception indicators. You may combine the
options mentioned.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z165 - There are no statistics characteristics for &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z165, which states "There are no statistics characteristics for &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP Payroll when the system is trying to access or process statistical characteristics for a specific object (represented by &1) but cannot find any relevant data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for statistical characteristics has not been set up in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be a lack of data for the specific object (e.g., employee, payroll area, etc.) that the system is trying to process. If the object does not have any associated statistics characteristics, this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object reference (&1) may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system, leading to the inability to find the associated statistics characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and ensure that the statistical characteristics are properly defined for the object in question.
  Verify that the necessary infotypes and characteristics are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data for the specific object (e.g., employee records) to ensure that the necessary statistics characteristics are populated.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to view employee data and confirm that the relevant infotypes are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Object Reference:
  
  Ensure that the object reference (&1) is correct. If it is a dynamic value, check the logic that generates this value to ensure it points to a valid object.
  
  
  
  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 insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPBSDE5Z165 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.