How To Fix PRAT036 - Employees for whom SAP data remains unchanged

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRAT - PRAT

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Employees for whom SAP data remains unchanged

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRAT036 - Employees for whom SAP data remains unchanged ?

  The SAP error message PRAT036 typically indicates that there are employees for whom the SAP data has not changed during a particular operation, such as a data transfer or update process. This message is often encountered in the context of HR data processing, particularly when using the Personnel Administration (PA) module.
  Cause:
  The error message PRAT036 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  No Changes Detected: The system is trying to process employee records, but it finds that the data for those employees has not changed since the last update.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to identify employees for processing may not be correctly set, leading to the inclusion of employees whose data has not changed.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are transferring data from one system to another (e.g., from a legacy system to SAP), the mapping or transformation rules may not be correctly applied, resulting in no changes being detected.
  Batch Processing: In batch processing scenarios, if the batch job is set to only process records with changes, it may skip employees without any changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PRAT036 error, consider the following steps:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used for the operation. Ensure that it accurately reflects the employees you intend to process.
  Verify Data Changes: Confirm that there are indeed changes to be processed for the employees in question. You may need to manually check the employee records.
  Adjust Processing Logic: If you are using a custom program or report, ensure that the logic correctly identifies and processes only those records that have changed.
  Check Data Transfer Rules: If this error occurs during a data transfer, review the mapping and transformation rules to ensure they are correctly set up to reflect the intended changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are using to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), or others related to HR data processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the error message PRAT036. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues or provide guidance on error messages.
  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 PRAT036 error and implement a solution to resolve it.