How To Fix HRPAY99PM420 - Specified step &1 does not exist in model

HRPAY99PM420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Specified step &1 does not exist in model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM420 - Specified step &1 does not exist in model ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM420 indicates that a specified step in a payroll model does not exist. This error typically arises during the execution of payroll processing when the system is unable to find a defined step in the payroll model that is being referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Step in Payroll Model: The most common cause is that the payroll model being used does not have the specified step defined. This could be due to a configuration error or an incomplete payroll model setup.
  Incorrect Model Reference: The payroll run may be referencing an incorrect or outdated payroll model that does not include the necessary steps.
  Transport Issues: If the payroll model was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing steps.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications to the payroll process, it’s possible that a step was inadvertently removed or renamed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Model