How To Fix HRPAY99CALC005 - HR_PAYROLL: Parameter &1 not specified or specified incorrectly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 005

• Message text: HR_PAYROLL: Parameter &1 not specified or specified incorrectly

What causes this issue?

The required parameter &V1& was not transferred or was transferred with
an incorrect value when the HR_PAYROLL function module was called.

System Response

The application cannot perform the payroll run or payroll simulation.

How to fix this error?

This is due to an internal program error. Correct this in your own code
or create a customer message for SAP Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC005 - HR_PAYROLL: Parameter &1 not specified or specified incorrectly ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC005 typically indicates that a required parameter for payroll processing is either not specified or has been specified incorrectly. This error can occur during the execution of payroll calculations in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the payroll component.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The parameter that is referenced in the error message (denoted as &1) is not provided in the payroll configuration or during the payroll run.
  Incorrect Parameter Value: The parameter may have been specified, but the value is incorrect or not valid for the payroll calculation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the payroll configuration settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes or tables.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, they may not be handling the parameters correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parameter Configuration:
  
  Identify the parameter mentioned in the error message. You can usually find this in the detailed error log or by checking the payroll processing logs.
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for configuration) and ensure that the parameter is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used to ensure that all required parameters are included and correctly defined.
  Use transaction PE01 to review the payroll schema and ensure that the parameter is being called correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Infotypes:
  
  Ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0008) for the employee are correctly maintained and that all necessary data is present.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling the parameters and not causing the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll calculation to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidance on the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE01 (Payroll Schema), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAY99CALC005 error in your SAP payroll processing.