How To Fix PFQ1072 - Table & is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFQ1 - ADP ITF

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Table & is empty.

What causes this issue?

The program tried to read data in table &V1&. This table is empty.

System Response

The system displays an error message and cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact ADP to check your TEDC file and the content of table &V1&.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFQ1072 - Table & is empty. ?

  The SAP error message PFQ1072 indicates that a specific table is empty, which can lead to issues in processing or retrieving data. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Payroll or Personnel Administration modules, where certain tables are expected to contain data for processing payroll or employee information.
  Cause:
  
  Data Not Yet Entered: The table in question may not have any entries because data has not been entered or processed yet.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue that prevents data from being populated in the table.
  Data Deletion: Data might have been deleted or not transferred correctly from another system.
  Timing Issues: The error may occur if the system is trying to access the table before the relevant data has been populated (e.g., during a payroll run).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in the table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that the necessary data has been entered into the system. This may involve checking if the relevant infotypes for employees have been filled out.
  Run Data Processing Jobs: If the table is supposed to be populated by a background job (like a payroll run), ensure that the job has been executed successfully.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the table in question. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Check for Authorizations: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the data in the table.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table and error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you may want to debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the table.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message PFQ1072.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PFQ1072 error and implement a solution to resolve it.