How To Fix HRPADIN01157 - Employer's reference number not found.

HRPADIN01157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIN01 - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Employer's reference number not found.

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HRPADIN01157 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADIN01157, which states "Employer's reference number not found," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee data management within the SAP HR module, particularly in the Indian payroll system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the employer's reference number that is required for processing payroll or related functions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The employer's reference number may not have been entered in the employee's master data or in the relevant payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to recognize the employer's reference number.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the employer's reference number may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the employer's reference number data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (PA30) and ensure that the employer's reference number is correctly