How To Fix WY1005 - Update employee data


WY1005 - Overview

  • 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
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