How To Fix THMHR_ADMIN020 - Option &1 in company code &2 has an inconsistent initial transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: THMHR_ADMIN - Messages for managing hedge relationships

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Option &1 in company code &2 has an inconsistent initial transaction

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THMHR_ADMIN020 - Option &1 in company code &2 has an inconsistent initial transaction ?

  The SAP error message THMHR_ADMIN020 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the initial transaction for a specific option in a company code. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with time management or payroll processing.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entries during the initial transaction setup.
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the time management settings or payroll settings for the specific company code.
  Missing Initial Transactions: Required initial transactions may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  System Updates or Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates that have not been properly reflected in the initial transaction data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Initial Transactions: Verify that all required initial transactions for the specified option and company code are correctly set up. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes or transaction records in the HR module.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for time management or payroll are correctly defined for the company code in question. This may involve checking the customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like PU01 (for initial data) or PA30 (to check infotypes) to review the data consistency for the employee records related to the company code.
  
  
  Recreate Initial Transactions: If initial transactions are missing or incorrect, you may need to recreate them. This can involve entering the correct data or using the appropriate transaction to set up the initial transaction again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT60 (Time Evaluation), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Processing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message THMHR_ADMIN020 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message THMHR_ADMIN020 in your SAP system.