How To Fix PB054 - Error occurred when delimiting

PB054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Error occurred when delimiting

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PB054 - Details

• The SAP error message PB054 ("Error occurred when delimiting") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when the system encounters issues while trying to delimit (or end) an employee's infotype record. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies, missing information, or incorrect configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing End Date: The infotype record that is being delimited may not have a valid end date.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the delimitation correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the payroll or infotype may not be set up correctly.
  Locked Records: The record being delimited may be locked by another process or user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delimitation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Infotype Records: Review the infotype records for the employee in question to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, especially the end date.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a