How To Fix HRFORMS709 - Data on payee key &1 could not be read for date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Data on payee key &1 could not be read for date &2

What causes this issue?

Payee data for payee key &V1& could not be determined with key date &V2&
because no entry was found in the <ZH>Payee Keys</> table (T521B).

System Response

The payee's address and bank data could not be read and is therefore not
filled in the MetaStar.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS709 - Data on payee key &1 could not be read for date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS709 indicates that the system was unable to read data related to a specific payee key for a given date. This error typically occurs in the context of HR forms or payroll processing when the system is trying to retrieve employee-related data but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The payee key (usually an employee ID) may not have any associated data for the specified date. This could happen if the employee was not active, or if there were no payroll results for that period.
  Incorrect Date: The date specified may not correspond to a period where data exists for the payee. For example, if the date is in the future or if the employee was not employed during that time.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., infotypes).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified payee key.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify that the employee associated with the payee key is active and has the necessary records for the specified date. You can do this by checking the employee's infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002).
  Validate Date: Ensure that the date you are using is correct and corresponds to a period where the employee had relevant data. If the date is in the future, you may need to adjust it to a past date.
  Review Payroll Results: Check if payroll has been processed for the employee for the specified date. You can do this by reviewing the payroll results in transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC or similar.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the HR data to identify any missing or inconsistent entries. You can use transaction codes like PU01 or PU03 to check for inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that may contain the data you are trying to access, such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT0008 (Basic Pay).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for HRFORMS709 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the HRFORMS709 error message.