How To Fix HRPAY00DME043 - Contact PY-XX-DME: payment method &1 and payee key &2 filled

HRPAY00DME043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY00DME - Messages for the data medium exchange preliminary program

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Contact PY-XX-DME: payment method &1 and payee key &2 filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY00DME043 - Contact PY-XX-DME: payment method &1 and payee key &2 filled ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY00DME043 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when dealing with payment methods and payee keys in the Direct Payment Method (DME) configuration. This error indicates that there is an issue with the payment method and payee key combination being used in the payroll run.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Payment Method: The payment method specified in the payroll run may not be valid or properly configured in the system.
  Missing Payee Key: The payee key associated with the payment method may not be defined or is incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the DME settings in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBPM1 or OBPM2).
  Ensure that