How To Fix HRPAY99OC034 - One of the new records must be main bank details for off-cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: One of the new records must be main bank details for off-cycle

What causes this issue?

It is only possibly to specify secondary bank details when exactly one
set of main bank details is specified for the off-cycle run (bank
details type 5).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create an entry for main bank details for off-cycle payroll runs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC034 - One of the new records must be main bank details for off-cycle ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC034 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with off-cycle payroll runs. This error indicates that there is an issue with the bank details being processed for an employee during an off-cycle payroll run. Specifically, it suggests that one of the new records being processed must be designated as the main bank details.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Bank Details: The error arises when the system expects a main bank account to be specified for the employee, but it is either missing or not correctly marked as the main account.
  Multiple Bank Accounts: If an employee has multiple bank accounts, the system requires that one of these accounts be designated as the main account for payroll purposes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error during off-cycle processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Details:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (infotype 0009 - Bank Details) and ensure that there is at least one bank account marked as the main account.
  If there are multiple bank accounts, ensure that one of them is set as the main account (this is usually indicated by a checkbox or a specific field).
  
  
  
  Update Payroll Data:
  
  If you have recently added or modified bank details, ensure that the changes are saved and that the payroll data is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual off-cycle payroll, perform a payroll simulation to check for any other potential issues that might arise.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the payroll settings are correctly configured to handle bank details for off-cycle payroll runs.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for additional guidance.
  If necessary, reach out to SAP support for assistance if the issue cannot be resolved internally.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0009 (Bank Details): This infotype is crucial for managing employee bank account information in SAP HR.
  Off-Cycle Payroll: This refers to payroll runs that occur outside of the regular payroll schedule, often used for special payments or corrections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAY99OC034 error and successfully process the off-cycle payroll.