How To Fix HRPADNO_EDG_EMP020 - Cannot calculate Weekly hours, employment pct is zero (period &1).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_EDG_EMP - HRPADNO_EDG_EMP

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cannot calculate Weekly hours, employment pct is zero (period &1).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_EMP020 - Cannot calculate Weekly hours, employment pct is zero (period &1). ?

  The SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_EMP020 indicates that the system is unable to calculate weekly hours for an employee because the employment percentage (employment pct) is set to zero for the specified period. This typically occurs in the context of HR and payroll processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with employee time management and payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Employment Percentage Set to Zero: The most common cause of this error is that the employee's employment percentage is set to zero in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0000 - Actions or Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to an incorrect employment percentage.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for active employment calculations (e.g., inactive, on leave, etc.).
  Time Management Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of time management settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employment Percentage:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30).
  Check Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) to ensure that the employment percentage is correctly set to a non-zero value.
  If it is set to zero, update it to the correct percentage based on the employee's contract.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Status:
  
  Ensure that the employee is in an active status that allows for payroll processing.
  If the employee is on leave or inactive, verify if the employment percentage should be adjusted accordingly.
  
  
  
  Validate Time Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to time management in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to verify that the error has been resolved and that the weekly hours can now be calculated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling employment percentage issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and 0007 (Planned Working Time) as they are crucial for employee data management.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to access and modify employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employee's weekly hours can be calculated correctly.