How To Fix HRPBSPT_PBPS473 - Error reading feature &1 for company &2, personnel area &3, subarea &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSPT_PBPS - Messages for Portugal Public Sector

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Error reading feature &1 for company &2, personnel area &3, subarea &4

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

In the &v1& feature, create entries for company &v2&, personnel area
&v3&, subarea &v4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSPT_PBPS473 - Error reading feature &1 for company &2, personnel area &3, subarea &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSPT_PBPS473 typically indicates an issue with reading a specific feature in the SAP HR module. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Feature Configuration: The feature specified in the error message may not be configured correctly or may be missing entirely in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code or Personnel Area: The company code, personnel area, or subarea specified in the error message may not exist or may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the feature or the relevant data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the company code, personnel area, or subarea.
  Transport Issues: If the feature was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE03 to check the configuration of the feature mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the feature is assigned to the correct company code, personnel area, and subarea.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code and Personnel Area:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check if the company code and personnel area are correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the personnel area and subarea are valid for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the feature and the relevant data.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the employee or organizational unit related to the company code, personnel area, and subarea to ensure there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the feature was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  You may need to re-transport the feature or manually configure it if there were issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific feature and error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPBSPT_PBPS473 error and implement a solution to resolve it.