Internal System Error when querying the Timecard Batch

Issue/Symptom/Question

We are receiving an internal system error when querying this batch. When we say ok to the question the window closes so we are unable to get into the batch to see what is causing the error.

SQL Error Text: Select error: ORA-20002: Could not find pay rate into for Employee XXXXX
ORA-06512: at "PENTA.PK_RATELOOKUP" line XXXX
ORA-06512: at "PENTA.PK_RATELOOKUP" line XXXX
ORA-06512: at "PENTA.PK_RATELOOKUP" line XXXX


Applies To

Penta for Windows

Payroll > Time Entry > Time/Equipment/Production Units Entry

Payroll > Employees > Employee Payroll Information

System Management > Technical Support > PTI Error Log

Resolution/Fix/Answer

This error indicates the employee listed in the error message is missing the pay rate that was entered in the timecard. Navigate to the Employee Information window and update the rate with the effective date of the timecard entry. 

If you experience this problem and are unable to resolve, please submit a Service Desk ticket and reference this article.  Please provide the following information in your Service Desk ticket:

  • PTI Error Log file of the error message
  • Screenshot of the Error
  • User ID of the user who received the error
  • Batch Number