How To Fix HRPAY99OC_CE017 - Central person does not exist

HRPAY99OC_CE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC_CE - Internation payroll, off-cycle for multiple assignments

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Central person does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC_CE017 - Central person does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC_CE017 indicates that the system is unable to find a central person record for the specified employee. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing when the system is trying to access or process data related to a central person that does not exist in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Central Person Record: The central person record for the employee may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number being referenced may be incorrect or does not correspond to an existing employee.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems (e.g., between HR and payroll).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that prevent the system from recognizing the central person.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Central Person Data:
  
  Verify if the central person record exists for the employee in question. You can do