How To Fix 5C280 - Payroll number &1: missing value for mandatory field of file

5C280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Payroll number &1: missing value for mandatory field of file

What causes this issue?

The content of a mandatory field or element in the field cannot be
determined.

System Response

In both of the log entries below you can see the name of the field in
the employee or employer data, from which the content is to be
transferred.
You can use the parameter "Level of Detail Log" to display the
determined employer and employee data in the log.
Ensure that the appropriate field in the employer or employee data is
filled. Check the log, if necessary, for previous error messages.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C280 - Payroll number &1: missing value for mandatory field of file ?

  The SAP error message 5C280 typically indicates that there is a missing value for a mandatory field in the payroll data file for a specific payroll number. This error can occur during payroll processing when the system expects certain mandatory fields to be populated, but they are not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the payroll data for the specified employee (identified by the payroll number) is incomplete. This could be due to missing entries in the infotypes or other related tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or related processing that require certain fields to be filled but are not being populated correctly.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being imported from another system or file, there may be issues with the data transfer that result in missing values.
  User Error: Manual entry errors or oversight during data entry can lead to missing mandatory fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotypes: