How To Fix HRPAY99CALC015 - Payment method &1 is not defined as check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Payment method &1 is not defined as check

What causes this issue?

In the <DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECIFUNC_P9ZNCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___0VVV>P9ZNC</>
function, you only enter payment methods that are permitted for HR and
that have been defined as a check.

System Response

The employee is rejected because payment method &V1& is not a 'check'.

How to fix this error?

Call the <ls>P9ZNC</> function with a permitted payment method (T042Z
<ls>Payment Method for Automatic Payment</>).
To do this, go to the Implementation Guide (IMG):
<DS:SIMG.OHAXDT001>Zero-Net Checks</>

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 HRPAY99CALC015 - Payment method &1 is not defined as check ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC015 indicates that the payment method specified (denoted by &1) is not defined as a check payment method in the system. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system attempts to generate a payment using a method that is not configured to handle checks.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Method Configuration: The payment method specified in the payroll configuration is not set up to be used for check payments.
  Missing Configuration: The payment method may not have been defined in the system at all, or it may not be linked to the check payment type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payroll configuration or employee master data regarding the payment method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to review the payment method settings.
  Ensure that the payment method in question is defined as a check payment method.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is not defined, you will need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Bank Accounting > Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Country.
  Make sure to specify that the payment method is for checks.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (using transaction code PA30) to ensure that the correct payment method is assigned to the employee.
  If necessary, update the payment method to one that is defined as a check.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payment methods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1, PA30, and PC00_M99_CWTR (for payroll processing).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the payment method is correctly configured for check payments.