How To Fix HIEPRD020 - EE not processed: EE left in a previous Tax Year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HIEPRD - PRD Related Message

• Message number: 020

• Message text: EE not processed: EE left in a previous Tax Year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HIEPRD020 - EE not processed: EE left in a previous Tax Year ?

  The SAP error message HIEPRD020 indicates that an employee's (EE) payroll data cannot be processed because the employee has left the company in a previous tax year. This typically occurs when trying to run payroll for an employee who has already been terminated and whose employment record is associated with a prior tax year.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Termination: The employee has been marked as terminated in the system, and their last employment period falls in a previous tax year.
  Payroll Processing: The payroll run is attempting to process data for an employee who is no longer active, which is not allowed for the specified tax year.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the employee's active status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employment status of the employee in question. If they are indeed terminated, ensure that you are not trying to process payroll for them in the current period.
  Adjust Payroll Period: If you need to process any final payments or adjustments, ensure that you are using the correct payroll period that corresponds to the employee's last active period.
  Run Final Payroll: If applicable, run a final payroll for the employee in the correct tax year before they were terminated. This may involve processing a retroactive payroll run.
  Review Termination Date: Ensure that the termination date is correctly set in the employee's records. If the termination was entered incorrectly, you may need to adjust it.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the employee's status or the correct procedure, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and employee termination to ensure compliance with procedures.
  Testing: If changes are made, consider testing the payroll run in a development or test environment before applying it to the production environment to avoid further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HIEPRD020 error and ensure that payroll processing is conducted correctly for your employees.