How To Fix PU245 - End: Check for existence of inactive objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 245

• Message text: End: Check for existence of inactive objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU245 - End: Check for existence of inactive objects ?

  The SAP error message PU245 ("End: Check for existence of inactive objects") typically occurs during the processing of payroll or when executing certain HR-related transactions. This error indicates that there are inactive objects in the system that need to be addressed before proceeding with the payroll run or other HR processes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive Infotypes: There are infotypes (data records) that are inactive for the employee or the organizational unit.
  Missing or Inactive Master Data: The employee master data may have missing or inactive records that are required for processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not correctly set up, leading to inactive objects being referenced during processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PU245 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's infotypes.
  Ensure that all necessary infotypes are active and contain valid data.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Data:
  
  Check the organizational structure and ensure that all relevant organizational units are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Infotypes:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review the infotypes for the employee.
  If you find any inactive infotypes that are required for processing, you may need to activate or update them.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code PU00 (Payroll Control Record) to check for any inconsistencies in payroll data.
  You can also run the report RPUAUD00 to check for inconsistencies in the payroll data.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional tools or reports to help identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PU00: Payroll Control Record
  RPUAUD00: Report for Payroll Data Consistency
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing HR master data and payroll processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the PU245 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the PU245 error in your SAP system.