How To Fix HRSFEC_TIM017 - No data for content type &1 ext code &2 found. Deletion not necessary.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_TIM - Messages for time data replication processing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No data for content type &1 ext code &2 found. Deletion not necessary.

What causes this issue?

Time data records have been deleted in Employee Central and the system
is trying to delete them in Employee Central Payroll as well.

System Response

The time data identified by the object node type and external code
cannot be found in Employee Central Payroll.

How to fix this error?

The data might not have been replicated to Employee Central Payroll so
far, so the deletion of the data in Employee Central Payroll is not
necessary.

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_TIM017 - No data for content type &1 ext code &2 found. Deletion not necessary. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM017 indicates that there is no data available for the specified content type and external code, and therefore, a deletion operation is not necessary. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors, particularly when dealing with Time Management or related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Data: The specified content type (e.g., a specific time type or configuration) and external code do not have any associated records in the system.
  Incorrect External Code: The external code provided may be incorrect or does not match any existing records in the database.
  Data Already Deleted: The data might have already been deleted or never existed, leading to this message when attempting to perform a deletion operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify External Code: Check the external code you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to an existing record in the system.
  Check Content Type: Ensure that the content type you are referencing is valid and that there are records associated with it.
  Review Data: Use transaction codes or reports in SAP to review the existing data for the specified content type and external code to confirm whether it exists.
  No Action Required: If you confirm that there is indeed no data to delete, you can simply acknowledge the message and proceed, as no action is necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like PT60 (Time Evaluation) or PTAM (Time Management) to check time-related data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the SAP SuccessFactors documentation for Time Management to understand how content types and external codes are structured and managed.
  Support: If the issue persists and you believe there should be data present, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve or understand the context of the HRSFEC_TIM017 error message.