How To Fix HR99S00_TERM003 - Severance type number &1 is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR99S00_TERM - Messages for termination

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Severance type number &1 is missing.

What causes this issue?

Severance type number &V1& is missing. When the user enters a number,
an amount or a percentage, he has to specify a corresponding severance
type.

System Response

The system displays an error message and does not save the infotype
record.

How to fix this error?

Enter a severance type whenever you enter a number, an amount or a
percentage for an individual severance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR99S00_TERM003 - Severance type number &1 is missing. ?

  The SAP error message HR99S00_TERM003 indicates that a severance type number is missing in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the system expects a specific severance type to be defined but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The severance type number referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup in the relevant infotypes.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The severance type may have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the employee's data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), the severance type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for severance types in the SAP system. This is usually found in the SPRO transaction under Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Severance Types.
  Ensure that the severance type number mentioned in the error message is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Severance Type:
  
  If the severance type is missing, create a new severance type with the required attributes.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's infotype records (e.g., Infotype 0000, 0001, or 0008) to ensure that the severance type is correctly entered.
  If the severance type is not applicable, consider removing it from the employee's record.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary configuration objects related to severance types.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configuration or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to severance types for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Severance types are often linked to specific infotypes in SAP, such as Infotype 0000 (Actions) or Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify configuration settings in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in HR modules for further assistance.