How To Fix WY1005 - Update employee data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY1 - Message Class for Web Transaction Tutorial

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Update employee data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY1005 - Update employee data ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WY1005 related to "Update employee data":
  
  SAP Error Message: WY1005 - Update employee data
  Message Text:
  
  Update employee data
  
  Cause
  The error message WY1005 typically occurs during the update or maintenance of employee master data in SAP HR (Human Resources) module, specifically when there is an issue updating the employee data in the system.
  Common causes include:
  
  Locking issues: The employee record might be locked by another user or process, preventing updates.
  Authorization problems: The user attempting the update may lack the necessary authorizations to change employee data.
  Data inconsistencies: The data being entered or updated violates data integrity rules or constraints (e.g., invalid personnel number, missing mandatory fields).
  Technical issues: Problems with the database update, such as update task failures or inconsistencies in the infotype data.
  Incorrect infotype processing: Attempting to update an infotype that is not allowed or is locked for the employee.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WY1005 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the employee record is locked.
  If locked, determine if the lock is valid or if it can be released safely.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the required HR authorizations (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR) to update employee data.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Input:
  
  Review the data being entered for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure all mandatory fields are filled and data formats are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Verify that the infotype being updated is configured correctly and allowed for the employee.
  Check for any custom validations or user exits that might block the update.
  
  
  
  Review Update Task Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM13 to check for update task errors related to the employee data update.
  If update tasks failed, analyze and correct the underlying issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Further Analysis:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the program or checking application logs (transaction SLG1) may be necessary.
  Consult SAP Notes for any known bugs or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Module: SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) / Personnel Administration (PA)
  
  
  Transactions involved:  
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)  
  PA40 (Personnel Actions)  
  SM12 (Lock Entries)  
  SM13 (Update Requests)  
  SU53 (Authorization Check)  
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to error message WY1005 or update issues in employee master data.
  
  
  Common Infotypes involved:  
  
  0000 (Actions)  
  0001 (Organizational Assignment)  
  0002 (Personal Data)  
  0006 (Addresses)  
  0007 (Planned Working Time)
  
  
  
  
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