How To Fix 3G197 - Payroll result &1: table BT does not contain any payment information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Payroll result &1: table BT does not contain any payment information

What causes this issue?

Table BT <LS>(Payment Information)</> in payroll result &v1& does not
contain any payment information.

System Response

Preliminary program DME does not evaluate this payroll result.

How to fix this error?

Find out whether it is right for the payroll result to not contain any
payment information. If an error has occurred, correct it.
If an error has occurred, note the following information on repeating
the preliminary program DME:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE HRDME_ERROR_REPEATE_DTA OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G197 - Payroll result &1: table BT does not contain any payment information ?

  The SAP error message 3G197 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll result for a specific employee, specifically that the table BT (which typically refers to the "Bank Transfer" table) does not contain any payment information for the payroll result being processed.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Payment Information: The payroll result for the employee does not have any associated payment information in the BT table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or in the payment methods.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll results that prevent the system from finding the necessary payment information.
  Payroll Processing Issues: The payroll run may not have been completed successfully, leading to incomplete data in the payroll results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results:
  
  Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to check the payroll results for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the payroll run was completed successfully and that the results are correctly stored.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Information:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the payment information (bank details, payment method) is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the employee has a valid payment method assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for payroll and payment processing in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment methods and bank transfer settings are correctly configured.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  If the payroll run was incomplete or had errors, consider re-running the payroll for the affected period to ensure that all data is correctly processed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll processing to identify where the payment information is being lost or not generated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and payment methods for your specific country version.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 3G197 in SAP.