How To Fix HRPAY99OC164 - No payment selected from Preliminary Data Medium Exchange Program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No payment selected from Preliminary Data Medium Exchange Program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC164 - No payment selected from Preliminary Data Medium Exchange Program ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC164 indicates that no payment has been selected from the Preliminary Data Medium Exchange Program (DME) for payroll processing. This error typically occurs during the payroll run when the system is unable to find any payment data to process for the specified payroll period.
  Causes:
  
  No Payroll Results: There may be no payroll results generated for the employees in the specified period.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the DME file may not match any records.
  Missing Configuration: The DME configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to no data being available for selection.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the generation of payment information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify that payroll has been successfully processed for the relevant period. You can do this by checking the payroll results for the employees involved.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the DME program are correct and that they match the payroll results.
  Verify DME Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the DME in the SAP system. Ensure that the payment methods and other relevant settings are correctly configured.
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee master data and payroll data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the DME program has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data.
  Run Payroll Again: If necessary, re-run the payroll for the affected period to ensure that results are generated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing) and PC00_MXX_DME (for DME generation) to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring and using the DME functionality in payroll processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.