How To Fix HRPAY99OC066 - Please create an absence. No payable absences exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Please create an absence. No payable absences exist

What causes this issue?

The only records displayed for the Absences infotype are those that
match the selected reason for the off-cycle accounting run, and have
not yet been paid in a daily accounting run.

How to fix this error?

Either create an absence record or end processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC066 - Please create an absence. No payable absences exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC066 indicates that there are no payable absences available for the employee in question. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system expects to find absence records that can be processed for payment, but none are available.
  Cause:
  
  Absence Records Not Created: The employee may not have any absence records created in the system for the relevant payroll period.
  Absence Types Not Configured for Payment: The absence types that the employee has may not be configured to be payable in the payroll settings.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the periods in which the employee has taken absences.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the employee's absences, leading to them not being recognized by the payroll system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create Absence Records: Ensure that the necessary absence records are created for the employee in the system. This can be done through the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for infotype maintenance).
  Check Absence Type Configuration: Verify that the absence types used by the employee are configured correctly in the system to be payable. This can be checked in the configuration settings for absence types.
  Review Payroll Period: Confirm that you are processing the correct payroll period and that it includes the dates of the employee's absences.
  Data Validation: Review the absence records for any data entry errors or inconsistencies that may prevent them from being recognized as payable.
  Run Reports: Use relevant SAP reports to check for absence records and their status. Reports like "Absence Quotas" or "Payroll Results" can provide insights into what is available for processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) for managing and reviewing absence records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing absences and payroll processing.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your HR or payroll team for further investigation and resolution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary absence records are in place for payroll processing.