How To Fix FAPM005 - Structure PAYMI contains no entry data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAPM - Attached Payment Media

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Structure PAYMI contains no entry data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAPM005 - Structure PAYMI contains no entry data ?

  The SAP error message FAPM005 indicates that the structure PAYMI does not contain any entry data. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with payment media in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the payroll results or payment data for the employee or the payroll period in question have not been generated or are missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payment media settings.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., from a legacy system), there may be issues with the data transfer process.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may not have any payroll results for the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify that payroll has been processed for the employee and that there are valid payroll results for the relevant period. You can do this by using transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to check payroll results.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for payroll and payment media is correct. Check the settings in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) and ensure that the payment method is correctly set up.
  Run Payroll Again: If payroll has not been run or if there were errors during the payroll run, you may need to reprocess payroll for the affected period.
  Check Employee Status: Ensure that the employee is active and has the necessary data in their infotypes. If the employee is on leave or inactive, this may affect payroll processing.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FAPM005 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and payment media configuration for your specific country version.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR/Payroll.