How To Fix HRPAY99OC023 - Enter either a default value or percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Enter either a default value or percentage

What causes this issue?

If the payment method for the employee in infotype 9 is "Bank
Transfer", it is possible to enter another payment method for here.
This new payment method is usually "Check". In this case, no new
payment method has been entered, therefore the payment method specified
in infotype 9 is used for this employee.

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 you want to enter a different payment method for the current payroll
run, exit the activity and start the off-cycle run again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC023 - Enter either a default value or percentage ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC023 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a required field for entering a default value or percentage is missing or not filled out correctly in the payroll configuration.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll schema or the specific payroll area may not have a default value or percentage defined for a particular wage type or calculation.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid or incomplete value in the relevant fields.
  Customizations: If there are custom payroll calculations or schemas, they may not be set up correctly to handle the required values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant payroll configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the payroll area and check the settings for the wage types involved.
  Ensure that default values or percentages are defined for the wage types that are causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Verify the data entered in the payroll processing screen. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If the error occurs during a specific payroll run, check the employee master data and infotypes related to payroll.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payroll configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the payroll schema to identify where the error is occurring. This may require the assistance of an SAP ABAP developer.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Wage Types: Understand the wage types used in your payroll configuration and their settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAY99OC023 error in your SAP system.