How To Fix HRPAY99OC013 - Please enter a pay date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Please enter a pay date

What causes this issue?

You have not entered the payment date for the payroll run. The payroll
run can only be started when a payment date has been entered.

How to fix this error?

Enter a payment date for the off-cycle payroll run. The date must be
after the payment date of the last payroll run and before the payment
date of the next regular payroll period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC013 - Please enter a pay date ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC013 typically indicates that a pay date has not been entered in the payroll processing transaction. This error can occur in various payroll-related transactions, such as when trying to run payroll or generate payroll reports.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of a pay date in the payroll processing screen. The pay date is essential for the system to determine the payroll period and to process the payroll correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Go to the payroll processing transaction where the error occurred (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC, PC00_MXX_CEDT, etc.).
  
  
  Enter the Pay Date: Look for the field labeled "Pay Date" or similar. Enter the appropriate pay date for the payroll period you are processing.
  
  
  Verify Payroll Period: Ensure that the pay date corresponds to a valid payroll period in your configuration. The pay date should fall within the defined payroll period for the employees being processed.
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the pay date, save your changes and try to execute the payroll process again.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: If you are unable to enter the pay date, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify payroll data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for payroll in your SAP system to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in payroll processing are adequately trained on the importance of entering the pay date and other critical fields.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.