How To Fix PH003 - Cluster CA records with the wrong version exist for pers. no. &1

PH003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cluster CA records with the wrong version exist for pers. no. &1

What causes this issue?

The archived payroll results in cluster CA must exist in version 01.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use report H99U_CONVERSION_CA to convert the data records from version
number 99.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PH003 - Details

• The SAP error message PH003 indicates that there are cluster CA (Cluster Payroll) records with the wrong version for a specific personnel number. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing and can be related to inconsistencies in the data stored in the cluster tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error usually arises when there are inconsistencies in the cluster records for a personnel number. This can happen if:
  
  The payroll data has been incorrectly processed or updated.
  There are multiple versions of payroll data that are not aligned.
  There has been a manual intervention or data migration that did not maintain the integrity of the cluster records.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, configuration issues in the payroll schema or cluster settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  System Upgrade or Changes: If there has been a recent upgrade or changes in the system, it might lead to version mismatches in the cluster records.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cluster Records: Use transaction codes like