How To Fix WP648 - Internal error: Data record not found in internal table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Internal error: Data record not found in internal table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP648 - Internal error: Data record not found in internal table &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WP648 Internal error: Data record not found in internal table &1
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during payroll processing or personnel administration when the system expects to find a specific data record in an internal table but cannot locate it. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the name of the internal table where the record was expected.
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent or incomplete master data: Missing or incorrect infotype records for an employee.
  Incorrect or missing configuration: Payroll or personnel administration customizing might be incomplete or inconsistent.
  Data corruption or transport issues: Data inconsistencies due to incomplete transports or database issues.
  Custom code or user exits: Custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate internal tables incorrectly.
  Timing issues: The system tries to access data before it is properly loaded or created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the internal table name:
  
  Check the exact internal table name in the error message (replaces &1). This gives a clue about which data is missing.
  
  
  Check the employee master data:  
  
  Verify that all required infotypes for the employee are maintained correctly.
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to review infotypes.
  Pay special attention to infotypes related to payroll or the process you are running.
  
  
  
  Review payroll or personnel administration configuration:  
  
  Check the payroll schema or personnel administration settings.
  Ensure all necessary customizing steps are completed.
  
  
  
  Debug the process:  
  
  If you have ABAP knowledge, debug the program or payroll schema where the error occurs.
  Check why the system cannot find the record in the internal table.
  Look for missing data or incorrect logic in custom code or standard SAP code.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to message WP648.
  SAP Notes may provide patches or corrections for known issues.
  
  
  
  Check transports and data consistency:  
  
  Ensure all relevant transports are imported correctly.
  Run consistency checks on HR master data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation or support:  
  
  If the problem persists, raise a message with SAP Support including detailed logs and screenshots.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  PA20 / PA30 – Display/Maintain HR master data  
  PC00_Mxx_CALC – Payroll run (where xx is country code)  
  SE38 / SE80 – ABAP Editor for debugging
  
  
  
  Common Infotypes to check:  
  
  0000 (Actions)  
  0001 (Organizational Assignment)  
  0002 (Personal Data)  
  0007 (Planned Working Time)  
  0008 (Basic Pay)  
  0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for "WP648" on SAP ONE Support Launchpad for specific notes.
  
  
  
  Debugging Tips:  
  
  Set breakpoints in payroll schema or user exits.  
  Check internal tables like IT_PA, IT_IT or others depending on the process.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact internal table name or the context (e.g., payroll, time management), I can help you with more specific guidance.