HRPAD99ILM132 - Generation of shadow absences for destruction not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD99ILM - HCM Data Privacy

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Generation of shadow absences for destruction not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD99ILM132 - Generation of shadow absences for destruction not possible ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD99ILM132 indicates that there is an issue with the generation of shadow absences for destruction in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly related to the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionality. This error typically arises when the system is unable to create the necessary shadow records for absences that are scheduled for destruction due to data retention policies.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ILM configuration for managing shadow records may not be set up correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee absence records that prevent the system from generating shadow records.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues, that are preventing the operation from completing successfully.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ILM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ILM settings for managing shadow records are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the retention periods and the rules for shadow record generation.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the employee absence records for any inconsistencies or missing data. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data is accurate.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the operation. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any dumps that may have occurred during the process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any logs or traces you have collected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and ILM-related transactions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to ILM and absence management to understand the expected behavior and configuration requirements.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.