How To Fix HRPAY99OC006 - Only payroll type ' ' is allowed for on-demand payments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Only payroll type ' ' is allowed for on-demand payments

What causes this issue?

You have assigned an invalid payroll type to an off-cycle category for
a regular payroll run. You can only run regular payroll in off-cycle
accounting using the payroll type ' ' (regular).

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. Change either the payroll type to ' ' or the type
of off-cycle reason to 'Bonus' or 'Absence'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC006 - Only payroll type ' ' is allowed for on-demand payments ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC006 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll type being used for on-demand payments in the SAP HR (Human Resources) module. This error typically arises when the payroll type specified for an on-demand payment does not match the allowed payroll types configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Type: The payroll type specified for the on-demand payment is either blank or not configured correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configuration to allow the specified payroll type for on-demand payments.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the payroll type is not correctly filled in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for payroll types and ensure that the payroll type you are trying to use for the on-demand payment is allowed.
  You can check the configuration in transaction code SPRO under the path: 
  Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll for Germany -> On-Demand Payments -> Define Payroll Types for On-Demand Payments
  
  Ensure that the payroll type you are using is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the on-demand payment entry to ensure that the payroll type field is filled in correctly and is not left blank.
  If you are using a custom payroll type, ensure that it is properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the allowed payroll types for on-demand payments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the on-demand payment process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  On-Demand Payments: These are payments made to employees outside of the regular payroll cycle, often used for bonuses or special payments.
  Payroll Types: These are classifications used in payroll processing to determine how payments are calculated and processed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAY99OC006 error and successfully process on-demand payments in SAP.