How To Fix PN803 - Information messages for employee & deleted from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Information messages for employee & deleted from &

What causes this issue?

Information messages for employee & deleted as of &.

System Response

All information messages in the employee's data history have been
deleted as of the date specified.

How to fix this error?

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 PN803 - Information messages for employee & deleted from & ?

  The SAP error message PN803 typically indicates that there is an issue related to employee data, specifically that an employee record has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This message is often encountered in the context of HR processes, such as payroll or personnel administration.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Deletion: The employee record has been deleted from the database, which can happen due to various reasons such as termination, data cleanup, or incorrect data entry.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to an employee who no longer exists in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the employee's data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that lead to the system not being able to retrieve the employee's information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify if the employee record has indeed been deleted. You can do this by checking the employee master data in the SAP system.
  Restore Employee Record: If the employee was deleted in error, you may need to restore the employee record. This can often be done through the appropriate HR transaction codes (e.g., PA40 for personnel actions).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the HR module to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the employee data.
  Authorization Review: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the PN803 message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex data recovery or system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the PN803 message.
  HR Module Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the HR module can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PN803 error message effectively.