How To Fix PA277 - Error tables cannot be uploaded (check letters)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Error tables cannot be uploaded (check letters)

What causes this issue?

Before printing standard letters, the system tests whether all mail
merge fields are filled. If an entry is missing in a document, this will
be recorded in an error table. From this table, the SAP system can
determine which letters were error-free and printed successfully.
An error occurred during the transfer of this error table from the word
processing system to the SAP system.

System Response

The entries in the error list may be incorrect after the letters have
been printed.

How to fix this error?

Check which letters were actually printed and restart the report for
letters that were not printed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA277 - Error tables cannot be uploaded (check letters) ?

  The SAP error message PA277, which states "Error tables cannot be uploaded (check letters)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or data uploads related to personnel administration. This error indicates that there are issues with the data being uploaded, particularly with the format or content of the data in the tables.
  Causes of PA277 Error
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being uploaded may not conform to the expected format. This could include incorrect data types, missing mandatory fields, or invalid characters.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the upload may be inconsistent with existing records in the SAP system. For example, if the data references employees or payroll periods that do not exist.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the data being uploaded, leading to validation errors.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the upload may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action,