5G841 - Missing Infotype Payroll Status (0003)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Missing Infotype Payroll Status (0003)

What causes this issue?

The infotype record may have been accidentally deleted.

System Response

This infotype is needed to determine which absence results need
converting. The conversion will not take place.

How to fix this error?

Create a new Infotype 03 record with the correct field entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G841 - Missing Infotype Payroll Status (0003) ?

  The SAP error message 5G841 - Missing Infotype Payroll Status (0003) typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary payroll status information for an employee in the relevant infotype (0003). This infotype is crucial for payroll processing as it contains information about the employee's payroll status, which determines how payroll is processed for that employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The most common cause is that the infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) record is missing for the employee in question. This can happen if the record was never created or if it was inadvertently deleted.
  Incorrect Date: The validity dates for the infotype record may not cover the payroll period being processed. If the record exists but is not valid for the current payroll period, the system will not be able to access it.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry that prevent the infotype from being correctly recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the payroll settings that affect how infotypes are processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0003: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) and check if infotype 0003 exists for the employee.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. If it exists, ensure that the validity dates cover the payroll period you are processing.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Infotype Record:
  
  If the infotype is missing, create a new record for infotype 0003 with the appropriate payroll status.
  If the record exists but is not valid for the current period, update the validity dates to include the current payroll period.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly and that there are no issues with the payroll schema or rules that might affect the processing of infotypes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for specific guidelines on how to manage infotypes and payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0003: This infotype is part of the employee master data in SAP HR and is used to store payroll status information.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: To display or maintain infotype records.
  PA20: To display employee master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR.