How To Fix HRPADUN_GEN070 - Maintain Contract Type for the Employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUN_GEN - Messages for UN Developement

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Maintain Contract Type for the Employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUN_GEN070 - Maintain Contract Type for the Employee ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUN_GEN070 ("Maintain Contract Type for the Employee") typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when there is a missing or incorrect configuration related to the employee's contract type. This error is often encountered during processes such as hiring, contract management, or payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Type: The employee record does not have a contract type assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The contract type assigned may not be valid or properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to an incomplete employee record.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee status may require updates to the contract type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Contract Type:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction code: PA30).
  Select the relevant infotype (usually IT 0001 - Organizational Assignment or IT 0002 - Personal Data).
  Ensure that a valid contract type is assigned to the employee.
  If necessary, create or modify the contract type in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for contract types (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the contract types are correctly defined and linked to the relevant employee groups and subgroups.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Verify that all required fields in the employee's master data are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to employee master data and contract types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 related to employee data, such as IT 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and IT 0002 (Personal Data).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee master data.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the employee's data is processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADUN_GEN070 error and ensure that the employee's contract type is properly maintained in the SAP system.