How To Fix HRIESP104 - Error; Employee has no Payroll Status (IT0003)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Error; Employee has no Payroll Status (IT0003)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP104 - Error; Employee has no Payroll Status (IT0003) ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP104, which states "Employee has no Payroll Status (IT0003)," typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when trying to process payroll for an employee who does not have a valid payroll status in their infotype 0003 (Payroll Status). This infotype is crucial as it determines whether an employee is eligible for payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Status: The employee does not have an entry in infotype 0003, which means there is no payroll status defined for them.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The payroll status might have been incorrectly entered or not updated after a change in employment status.
  Employee Not Active: The employee may not be active in the system, or their employment may have been terminated without proper updates to their payroll status.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing or incorrect payroll status entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0003: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Check if infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) exists for the employee.
  If it does not exist, create a new entry with the appropriate payroll status.
  If it exists but is incorrect, update it with the correct status.
  
  
  
  Review Employment Status:
  
  Ensure that the employee is active and has not been terminated or placed on leave without proper updates to their payroll status.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct payroll status to assign, consult with your HR team or payroll administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the employee data was migrated from another system, verify that all necessary infotypes were correctly transferred and populated.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP reports or tools to check for inconsistencies in employee data that might affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0003 (Payroll Status): This infotype contains information about the employee's payroll status, including whether they are active, on leave, or terminated.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to payroll processing or infotype management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on managing employee master data and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRIESP104 error and ensure that the employee's payroll status is correctly set up for payroll processing.