How To Fix HRESS_UN016 - Maintain Payement mode as Offcylce or Regular Payment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_UN - Messages for NPO specific scenarios

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Maintain Payement mode as Offcylce or Regular Payment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_UN016 - Maintain Payement mode as Offcylce or Regular Payment ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_UN016 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the payment mode configuration for an employee's payroll processing. Specifically, it suggests that the payment mode needs to be maintained as either "Offcycle" or "Regular Payment."
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Payment Mode Configuration: The payment mode for the employee may not be set correctly in the system. This could happen if the employee's payroll data has not been properly maintained or if there are inconsistencies in the payroll settings.
  
  
  Missing Payroll Data: If the necessary payroll data for the employee is incomplete or missing, the system may not be able to determine the correct payment mode.
  
  
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may inadvertently lead to this error if they do not handle payment modes correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRESS_UN016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the payment mode settings in the payroll area. Ensure that it is set to either "Offcycle" or "Regular Payment."
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Mode:
  
  If the payment mode is not set, you can maintain it by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) and updating the payment mode.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings in the system to ensure that the payment modes are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes related to payroll, such as Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to payroll processing and payment modes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRESS_UN016 error and ensure that the payment mode is correctly maintained for payroll processing.