How To Fix HRPADARINFOTYPES053 - Payment currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADARINFOTYPES - Infotypes Argentina

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Payment currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADARINFOTYPES053 - Payment currency ?

  The SAP error message HRPADARINFOTYPES053 typically relates to issues with the payment currency in the context of payroll processing or employee data management. This error can occur when there is a mismatch or an invalid configuration regarding the payment currency for an employee's payroll data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Payment Currency: The payment currency specified for the employee may not be valid or recognized in the system.
  Currency Configuration: The currency may not be configured correctly in the system settings or may not be assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  Employee Master Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the employee's master data, particularly in the infotype related to payment details.
  Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area may not support the specified payment currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay or Infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments and Deductions).
  Verify that the payment currency is correctly specified and is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration in the SAP system for the payment currency.
  Ensure that the currency is defined in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the payroll area to ensure that it supports the specified payment currency.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Area.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Data:
  
  If you find any discrepancies in the employee's data or the configuration, make the necessary updates.
  Ensure that the payment currency is consistent across all relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0008 (Basic Pay), 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions), and 0015 (Additional Payments).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and modify employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and currency settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and Payroll.