How To Fix RP696 - Data are read from the database for payroll simulation

RP696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Data are read from the database for payroll simulation

What causes this issue?

Payroll simulation was started in the change mode of an infotype.
Changes in infotype data that have not yet been saved, are not taken
into account in payroll simulation.

System Response

All data that is needed for payroll simulation is read from the data
base.

How to fix this error?

If changes in infotype data should be included in the simulation, these
changes must be saved beforehand.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP696 - Data are read from the database for payroll simulation ?

  The SAP error message RP696 typically occurs during the payroll simulation process in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system encounters issues while reading data from the database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the payroll driver.
  Causes of Error RP696
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll-related data that prevent the system from reading the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or rules can lead to this error. This includes issues with the payroll driver or the way the payroll process is set up.
  
  
  Database Issues: Problems with the database itself, such as connectivity issues or corruption, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll simulation may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Infotypes: Required infotypes for payroll processing may be missing or incorrectly