How To Fix PH311 - Data record &1 in table PCL4, cluster LA is inconsistent

PH311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Data record &1 in table PCL4, cluster LA is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The data record &V1& in cluster LA in table PCL4 is inconsistent. This
is due to one of the following:
The value &V2& of the transaction class is not contained in the value
range of the domain TCLAS.
The peronnel number is 00000000 (zero).
The transaction class (&V2&) corresponds to the first character in the
field SRTFD of the table PCL4, the personnel number (&V3&) corresponds
to the subsequent eight characters.

System Response

Archiving was aborted.

How to fix this error?

Delete all inconsistent entries for the cluster LA in the table PCL4.
Restart the archiving. For more information, see SAP Note 760010.

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 PH311 - Data record &1 in table PCL4, cluster LA is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message PH311 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data record in the PCL4 table, which is part of the cluster LA (Payroll cluster). This error typically arises during payroll processing or when accessing employee payroll data.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in the PCL4 table can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Corruption: The data in the PCL4 table may have been corrupted due to system errors, incomplete payroll runs, or issues during data migration.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration errors in payroll settings or infotypes can lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to payroll data or infotypes that do not adhere to the expected structure can cause inconsistencies.
  Missing Data: Required data for a specific employee or payroll period may be missing, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH311 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Record: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the PCL4 table