How To Fix HRPAY99OC303 - The payment method & is not permitted for off-cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 303

• Message text: The payment method & is not permitted for off-cycle

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a payment method that is not permitted for the
off-cycle functions.

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?

You can store the valid payment methods for off-cycle in the
Implementation Guide (IMG). Use a payment method that is permitted
because of the Customizing set up there.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC303 - The payment method & is not permitted for off-cycle ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC303 indicates that the payment method specified is not allowed for off-cycle payments in the payroll process. This error typically arises when trying to process an off-cycle payroll run using a payment method that is not configured to support off-cycle payments.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method you are trying to use for the off-cycle payment is not set up in the system to allow off-cycle payments. This could be due to the payment method being restricted to regular payroll runs only.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method specified in the payroll run may not be valid for the type of payment being processed (e.g., off-cycle).
  Customizations: If there are customizations or specific configurations in your SAP system, they may restrict certain payment methods for off-cycle payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payment methods in your SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Define Payment Methods.
  Verify if the payment method you are using is allowed for off-cycle payments. If not, you may need to adjust the settings or create a new payment method that supports off-cycle payments.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Payment Method:
  
  If the current payment method is not permitted for off-cycle payments, consider using a different payment method that is configured to allow off-cycle payments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing and payment methods to understand the requirements and configurations needed for off-cycle payments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  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).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or payment method configurations that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the off-cycle payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payment is processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for successful off-cycle payments in your SAP system.