How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES196 - Data have been purged as of &1. Replication not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Data have been purged as of &1. Replication not possible.

What causes this issue?

The data for this infotype have been purged or prepared for purging up
to &v1&, using archiving object &v2&, subobject &v3&.

System Response

It is not allowed to replicate data from Employee Central to Employee
Central Payroll that have been prepared for purging or have been purged.

How to fix this error?

Undo the changes done in Employee Central in order to allow replication
for this employee. If needed, re-visit the data privacy setup and
permissions in your systems so that maintenance of data in Employee
Central is no longer possible once the replicated data are purged in
Employee Central Payroll.

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 HRSFEC_SERVICES196 - Data have been purged as of &1. Replication not possible. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES196 indicates that data has been purged as of a specific date, which prevents replication from occurring. This typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) and can be related to data retention policies or data management practices.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Purging: The error suggests that the data you are trying to replicate has been deleted or purged from the system as of the specified date (&1). This could be due to:
  
  Data retention policies that automatically delete old data.
  Manual deletion of records.
  Data archiving processes that have removed the data from the active database.
  
  
  
  Replication Timing: If the replication process is attempted after the data has been purged, it will result in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Retention Policies: Review the data retention settings in your SAP SuccessFactors system to understand how long data is retained and when it is purged. Adjust these settings if necessary to prevent future issues.
  
  
  Data Recovery: If the purged data is still needed, check if there is a backup or archive from which the data can be restored. This may involve working with your IT or database administration team.
  
  
  Replication Timing: Ensure that the replication process is scheduled appropriately to avoid attempting to replicate data that has already been purged. 
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your replication process to manage situations where data may not be available. This could involve logging the error and notifying relevant personnel.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP SuccessFactors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the data purging and ensuring proper replication practices, you can mitigate the occurrence of this error in the future.