How To Fix HRAU_SUST014 - Payment Method code is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRAU_SUST - HR AU: Message Class for Super Stream

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Payment Method code is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRAU_SUST014 - Payment Method code is missing ?

  The SAP error message HRAU_SUST014 indicates that a payment method code is missing in the context of a specific transaction or process, typically related to payroll or financial processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Finance modules. This error can occur when the system expects a payment method to be defined for a particular employee or payroll run, but it is not found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment method may not be configured in the system for the specific employee or payroll area.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have a payment method assigned.
  Payroll Processing: During payroll processing, if the payment method is not specified or is incorrectly set up, this error can occur.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the payment method codes may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Check the "Payment" infotype (IT 0009) to ensure that a valid payment method is assigned.
  If it is missing, add the appropriate payment method.
  
  
  
  Configure Payment Methods:
  
  Ensure that the payment methods are configured correctly in the system (transaction code OBPM1 for payment methods).
  Verify that the payment method is valid for the payroll area and country.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the payment method is correctly defined for the payroll run.
  Ensure that the payment method is included in the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making changes, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on configuring payment methods and handling payroll errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  OBPM1 (Define Payment Methods)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  IT 0009 (Bank Details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRAU_SUST014 error and ensure that the payment method is correctly set up for the affected employee or payroll process.