How To Fix HRPSGB_ME_NEW002 - ME: P45 print failed due to data inconsistency of reference employee &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME_NEW - Multiple Employment (Re-work Into STD)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: ME: P45 print failed due to data inconsistency of reference employee &1

What causes this issue?

Master Data is inconsistent for this employee. Please check the
employee's Actions infotype (0000) for each of their contracts of
employment which are defined a linked using the Reference Personnel
Number infotype (0031).

System Response

This employee cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correc t the employee's Master Data. The report Master Data Consistency
Check (RPLMESG1) can be run for this employee to derive further
information.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME_NEW002 - ME: P45 print failed due to data inconsistency of reference employee &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME_NEW002 indicates that there is a problem with printing a P45 form due to data inconsistencies related to a reference employee. The P45 is a document issued in the UK when an employee leaves a job, and it contains important tax information.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one or more of the following issues:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's records, such as personal details, tax codes, or payroll information.
  Reference Employee Issues: The reference employee (indicated by &1 in the error message) may have incomplete or incorrect data that is being used to generate the P45.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or P45 printing process in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to print the P45 may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Pay special attention to infotypes related to employment status, tax information, and personal details.
  
  
  
  Review Reference Employee Data:
  
  Identify the reference employee indicated by &1 in the error message and check their data for inconsistencies.
  Ensure that the reference employee's records are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check for inconsistencies.
  You may also run specific reports or programs designed to check for data consistency in payroll.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for P45 printing is set up correctly in the system. This may involve checking the payroll schema and related settings.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee data and perform the P45 printing.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  P45 Form: A document that provides details about an employee's tax status when they leave a job.
  Infotypes: Data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information (e.g., personal data, payroll data).
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant transactions like PA30, PA20, and others that are used for managing HR data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRPSGB_ME_NEW002.