How To Fix HRPAY99CALC021 - Application &1 not defined (table T596A)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Application &1 not defined (table T596A)

What causes this issue?

The application &V1& has not been defined as such.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If this is an application, use view V_T596A to define it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC021 - Application &1 not defined (table T596A) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC021 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the payroll application in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the application (denoted as &1) is not defined in the table T596A, which is used to store the configuration for payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The application code referenced in the error message is not defined in the T596A table. This could happen if the payroll application was not set up correctly or if there was a recent change in the configuration that was not properly implemented.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not be correctly linked to the application in question.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T596A: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the contents of table T596A. Look for the application code that is mentioned in the error message.
  If the application is missing, you will need to add it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Define the Application:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can define the application in T596A. You will need to specify the application code, description, and any other relevant details.
  Ensure that the application is correctly linked to the payroll schema being used.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction PE01) to ensure that it is correctly configured and that it references the appropriate applications.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually add the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T596A: This table is part of the payroll configuration and is used to define various applications and their settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE01 (Payroll Schema), PE02 (Payroll Driver), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to payroll configuration issues, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAY99CALC021 error message.