How To Fix THMHR_ADMIN421 - Retrospective effectiveness result for HR &1 &2 could not be updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: THMHR_ADMIN - Messages for managing hedge relationships

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Retrospective effectiveness result for HR &1 &2 could not be updated

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_ADMIN421 - Retrospective effectiveness result for HR &1 &2 could not be updated ?

  The SAP error message THMHR_ADMIN421 indicates that there was an issue updating the retrospective effectiveness results for a specific HR object (like an employee or a payroll result). This error typically arises in the context of HR administration, particularly when dealing with changes that need to be applied retroactively.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from updating the retrospective effectiveness results.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system errors.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the HR module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to process retrospective changes.
  Locked Records: The records that need to be updated might be locked by another process or user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data related to the HR object (e.g., employee records) to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing information.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the update has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the HR data.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the records that might be preventing the update. If locks are found, they may need to be released.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the HR module to ensure they are set up correctly for handling retrospective changes.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what went wrong.
  Reprocess the Changes: If the issue is resolved, try to reprocess the changes that triggered the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to help diagnose and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR administration and retrospective effectiveness to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or HR support team for further investigation and resolution.