How To Fix PTRA_DIALOGUE005 - Reading personnel control record

PTRA_DIALOGUE005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PTRA_DIALOGUE - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Reading personnel control record

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PTRA_DIALOGUE005 - Details

• The SAP error message PTRA_DIALOGUE005 typically occurs when there is an issue with reading the personnel control record (PCR) for an employee in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, missing records, or authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Personnel Control Record: The personnel control record for the employee may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as incorrect infotype records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the personnel control record.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system, such as a database error or a problem with the application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Personnel Control Record:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the personnel control record exists for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the employee's personnel number