How To Fix PT_ARCH004 - Compensation (infotype 0083) cannot be destroyed

PT_ARCH004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_ARCH -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Compensation (infotype 0083) cannot be destroyed

What causes this issue?

The leave entitlement (infotype 0005) linked with the compensation
cannot be destroyed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

First destroy the time quota that is used by the compensation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_ARCH004 - Compensation (infotype 0083) cannot be destroyed ?

  The SAP error message PT_ARCH004, which states that "Compensation (infotype 0083) cannot be destroyed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete or archive compensation data that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being removed. This error is related to the Personnel Administration module in SAP, specifically dealing with employee compensation records.
  Causes:
  
  Active Records: The infotype 0083 (Compensation) may have active records that are still linked to other infotypes or processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the compensation data from other infotypes or modules, such as payroll or benefits.
  Archiving Status: The records may not meet the criteria for archiving, such as not being in a completed status or having open periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete or archive the compensation records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Records: Review the infotype 0083 records for the employee in question to ensure there are no active