How To Fix VR499 - Termination: Error in Routine &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 499

• Message text: Termination: Error in Routine &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR499 - Termination: Error in Routine & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR499 Termination: Error in Routine &
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR499 typically occurs during payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an issue in a user-exit or custom routine (PCR - Personnel Calculation Rule) used in the payroll schema. The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the name or number of the routine where the error occurred.
  Common causes include:
  
  Syntax errors or runtime errors in the custom routine code.
  Incorrect or missing data leading to exceptions during calculation.
  Incompatible or outdated custom code after system upgrades or patching.
  Division by zero or invalid operations in the routine.
  Missing or incorrect parameters passed to the routine.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Routine:
  
  Check the exact routine name or number in the error message (the & placeholder).
  Go to transaction PE01 (Payroll Schema) or PE02 (PCR) to locate the routine.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Routine Code:
  
  Review the ABAP code or PCR logic for errors.
  Look for operations that might cause runtime errors (e.g., division by zero, invalid data references).
  Check for recent changes or transports that might have introduced the error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the payroll debugger (transaction PC00_MXX_CALC with the debugger activated) to step through the routine and identify the exact line causing the termination.
  Check the data passed to the routine to ensure it is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that all required infotypes and payroll data are correctly maintained.
  Ensure no missing or inconsistent data that the routine depends on.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the routine name and error message.
  SAP Notes may provide corrections or patches for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After corrections, test the payroll run in a test environment.
  Validate that the error no longer occurs and payroll results are correct.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01 - Payroll Schema Maintenance
  PE02 - PCR Maintenance
  PC00_MXX_CALC - Payroll Driver (XX = country code)
  SE38 or SE80 - ABAP Editor for custom routines
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal with keywords: VR499, Error in Routine, and the routine name.
  Example SAP Note: "Error VR499 in payroll routine" (Note number varies by scenario).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP HR Payroll documentation on PCRs and payroll schemas.
  SAP Help Portal for payroll customization and debugging.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VR499 indicates a termination caused by an error in a payroll routine. The root cause is usually a problem in the custom routine logic or data inconsistencies. The solution involves identifying the routine, debugging the code, checking data, and applying fixes or SAP Notes as needed.
  If you provide the exact routine name or additional context, more specific guidance can be given.