How To Fix HRPAY99OC026 - This payment method is not a check! Is this correct?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: This payment method is not a check! Is this correct?

What causes this issue?

You should enter the payment method for the off-cycle payroll run here.
This payment method overrides the information from the Bank Details
infotype (0009).
Check payment is usually chosen if you want to effect an off-cycle
payment quickly.
You have selected a different payment method.

System Response

This is only a warning. You can change or accept the payment method.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC026 - This payment method is not a check! Is this correct? ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC026 indicates that there is an issue with the payment method being used in the payroll process. Specifically, the message states, "This payment method is not a check!" This typically occurs when the system expects a check payment method but is receiving a different type of payment method (e.g., direct deposit, bank transfer, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Method Configuration: The employee's payment method may not be set up correctly in the system. For example, if the employee is supposed to receive a check but is set up for direct deposit, this error will occur.
  Payroll Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the payroll configuration settings that define how payments are processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the employee's master data or payroll data entry, leading to the wrong payment method being selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (infotype 0009 - Bank Details) and verify the payment method assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the payment method is set to "Check" if that is what is intended.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the payment methods are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the payment method for checks is properly configured in the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If there was a data entry error, correct the payment method in the employee's master data.
  Re-run the payroll process after making the necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to payment methods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee data.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0009 (Bank Details) and 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions) that may affect payment methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll processes.