How To Fix HRPAY99PM200 - Process event &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Process event &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM200 - Process event &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM200 with the description "Process event &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a process event that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Event: The specified process event (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or in the infotype settings that reference the process event.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the event name or code being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the process event may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Events: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under SPRO -> Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll Process -> Define Process Events).
  Verify if the process event exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Process Event:
  
  If the process event does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Follow the steps to define a new process event, ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly referencing the process event.
  Make sure that the schema is activated and that there are no errors in the schema logic.
  
  
  
  Check Infotype Configuration:
  
  Review the infotype configuration that may be linked to the payroll process. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it references the correct process events.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific instructions or updates regarding process events.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SM30 (for table maintenance) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the relevant tables and configurations.
  Tables: The relevant tables for process events may include T511P (for process events) and T511K (for payroll schema).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.