How To Fix HRPAY99CALC745 - Payroll with Off-Cycle Reason Type "On-Demand" Is Not Allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 745

• Message text: Payroll with Off-Cycle Reason Type "On-Demand" Is Not Allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered an off-cycle reason that has the off-cycle
reason "on-demand" ('D') in the off-cycle category.

System Response

Directly starting the payroll driver for this off-cycle reason is not
allowed, since it can lead to data inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

Enter an off-cycle reason that belongs to a different category.
If necessary, use F4 Help. Payroll with the "on-demand" type can be run
using the Off-Cycle Workbench.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC745 - Payroll with Off-Cycle Reason Type "On-Demand" Is Not Allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC745 indicates that there is an issue with processing payroll for an employee using the "On-Demand" off-cycle reason type. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to run an off-cycle payroll for a reason that is not permitted in the current configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Configuration Settings: The "On-Demand" off-cycle reason type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to restrictions set in the payroll schema or the configuration of off-cycle payroll processing.
  Payroll Processing Rules: The payroll rules may not allow for on-demand payments to be processed in the current payroll run or for the specific employee.
  Employee Status: The employee's status or payroll area may not be eligible for on-demand payments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the payroll settings.
  Verify the configuration for off-cycle payroll processing and ensure that the "On-Demand" reason type is allowed for the relevant payroll area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to see if there are any restrictions or conditions that prevent the processing of on-demand payments.
  Make necessary adjustments to the schema if required.
  
  
  
  Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data to ensure that all necessary fields are correctly filled out and that the employee is eligible for on-demand payments.
  Check the employee's payroll area and status to confirm they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and off-cycle payments for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the payroll can be processed without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring off-cycle payroll.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the processing of on-demand payroll.