How To Fix HRPBSDEVLTSV005 - Reference to a preceding process is missing

HRPBSDEVLTSV005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVLTSV - Messages for Treaty on Sharing of Pension Costs

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Reference to a preceding process is missing

What causes this issue?

For a retroactive calculation, the reference to a preceding process is
required. This reference is missing.

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?

Enter a reference to a preceding process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVLTSV005 - Reference to a preceding process is missing ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVLTSV005, which states "Reference to a preceding process is missing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with processes related to personnel administration or payroll.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that there is a missing reference to a preceding process that is required for the current operation to proceed. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: Required fields or data for a preceding process (like a personnel action or payroll run) may not have been completed or saved properly.
  Process Dependencies: The current process may depend on the successful completion of a previous process that has not been executed or has failed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected workflow or process sequence.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or missing entries in the database that prevent the