How To Fix HRBEN00PAYROLL013 - Payroll driver program & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00PAYROLL - Error messages for Benefits - Payroll

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Payroll driver program & not found

What causes this issue?

The payroll simulation module starts the payroll driver in simulation
mode. Therefore, an existing payroll driver program must be specified
in table T596F for the symbolic module name <ZH>CALCxx</>, where <ZH>xx
</> represents the country modifier MOLGA for your country version.
&V1& is not a valid payroll driver program name.

System Response

Payroll simulation terminated.

How to fix this error?

Specify an existing payroll driver program name in the table T596F for
the symbolic module name CALCxx.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00PAYROLL013 - Payroll driver program & not found ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00PAYROLL013 typically indicates that the payroll driver program for the specific payroll area or country is not found. This can occur in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and Payroll processing when the system is unable to locate the necessary payroll driver program to execute payroll calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Driver Program: The specified payroll driver program may not be installed or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area or country configuration may be incorrect, leading the system to look for a non-existent driver.
  Transport Issues: If the payroll driver was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll driver program.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain programs may not be properly updated or may have been removed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Driver Installation:
  
  Verify that the payroll driver program is installed and active in the system. You can check this in transaction SE38 or SE80 by searching for the payroll driver program (e.g., RPCALCU0 for the standard payroll driver).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area and country settings are correctly configured in the system. Check the configuration in transaction SPRO under the relevant HR and Payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the payroll driver was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the driver or correct any issues that occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the payroll driver. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific payroll driver and error message for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check the payroll driver program.
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration settings.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  SM21 (System Log) for system logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide updates related to payroll processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.