How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT800 - Payment document contains more than one union number for same employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Payment document contains more than one union number for same employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT800 - Payment document contains more than one union number for same employee ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT800 indicates that there is an issue with the payment document where multiple union numbers are associated with the same employee. This typically occurs in payroll processing when the system detects that an employee has been assigned more than one union number in the payment document, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Union Assignments: The employee may have been assigned to multiple unions in the payroll system, leading to conflicting information in the payment document.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee master data or payroll data where union numbers have been incorrectly entered or duplicated.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the payroll module may not be set up to handle multiple unions correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data in the SAP system to ensure that only one union number is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the employee's infotype (e.g., IT 0001 for Organizational Assignment or IT 0002 for Personal Data).
  
  
  Correct Payroll Data: If the employee has been assigned to multiple unions due to payroll processing, review the payroll results and correct any discrepancies. This may involve adjusting the payroll results for the affected period.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to union assignments in the payroll module. Ensure that the system is set up to handle union assignments correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the correct union assignment or how to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and modify employee data.
  Infotypes: Pay attention to relevant infotypes such as IT 0001 (Organizational Assignment), IT 0002 (Personal Data), and any specific infotypes related to union membership.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on handling union assignments and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DMEE_PAYMFORMAT800 error message.