How To Fix HRPADCZ_RPCDPNT0_RES012 - Pers. number &1 does not have variable symbol &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCZ_RPCDPNT0_RES - HRPADCZ_RPCDPNT0_RES

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Pers. number &1 does not have variable symbol &2

What causes this issue?

System has identified a personnel number, but subsequent check of the
variable symbol detected a VS different from the one in the input XML
file.

System Response

Personnel number will be skipped in the further processing.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCZ_RPCDPNT0_RES012 - Pers. number &1 does not have variable symbol &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCZ_RPCDPNT0_RES012 indicates that a personnel number (represented by &1) does not have a variable symbol (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when the system is trying to access or process data related to a specific employee but cannot find the required variable symbol.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variable Symbol: The personnel number may not have been assigned a variable symbol in the system. Variable symbols are often used in payroll calculations and reporting.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll data, leading to the absence of the expected variable symbol.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the payroll schema or the way variable symbols are defined in the system.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personnel Data: Verify that the personnel number exists in the system and check the employee's master data to ensure that a variable symbol is assigned.
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's details.
  
  
  Assign Variable Symbol: If the variable symbol is missing, you may need to assign it. This can typically be done in the employee's master data or through specific payroll infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration to ensure that variable symbols are correctly defined and that the payroll schema is set up to handle them appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may be related to variable symbols, such as Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for HR data management include:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.