How To Fix HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS014 - Customizing error: settings for & are empty in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS - Legal forms RU

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Customizing error: settings for & are empty in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS014 - Customizing error: settings for & are empty in & ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS014 typically indicates a customizing error related to the configuration of legal forms in the HR module, specifically for the Russian payroll (HR-PADRU). The message states that the settings for a specific legal form are empty, which means that the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for processing that form.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the required customizing settings for the specified legal form are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Entries: There may be incorrect or incomplete entries in the customizing tables related to legal forms.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing some components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Russia -> Legal Forms.
  Verify that the necessary settings for the specified legal form are maintained. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Legal Form Data:
  
  If the legal form is not defined, you may need to create it. Ensure that all relevant data is entered, including the form type, description, and any other required parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR legal forms for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payroll process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring legal forms in HR-PADRU.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or if you suspect a bug.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS014 error in your SAP system.