How To Fix /PRA/RD039 - No RDSUM Header records found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/RD -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: No RDSUM Header records found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/RD039 - No RDSUM Header records found. ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/RD039 No RDSUM Header records found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Payroll and Personnel Administration module, particularly when dealing with the RDSUM (Remuneration Data Summary) report. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any header records for the RDSUM report, which are necessary for generating the report.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there are no header records available for the specified selection criteria (e.g., date range, personnel number).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters used to generate the report may not match any existing records in the database.
  Data Processing Issues: There may have been issues during the payroll processing that resulted in the header records not being created or saved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the RDSUM header records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Processing: Ensure that the payroll has been processed correctly for the relevant period. If payroll has not been run, or if there were errors during processing, the header records may not exist.
  Verify Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used when generating the report. Make sure that the date range and other parameters are correct and that they correspond to periods where payroll has been processed.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation for the relevant period to see if it generates the necessary header records.
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RDSUM report and the underlying data.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further. They can check the database for any missing records or issues with the payroll processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing) and PC00_MXX_RDSUM (for RDSUM report generation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RDSUM report and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the Payroll module to understand the requirements for generating RDSUM reports and the structure of header records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.