How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_DL012 - Attribute &1 has initial value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_DL - Messages for Document Processing Level (international part)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Attribute &1 has initial value

What causes this issue?

Internal error occured. During execution, a specific part of the code
raised an error as it did not receive the expected data for attribute
&V1&.

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?

Ask your system administrator to provide information about the error to
SAP Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_DL012 - Attribute &1 has initial value ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_DL012 with the description "Attribute &1 has initial value" typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or employee data processing. This error indicates that a specific attribute (represented by &1) is expected to have a value but is currently set to its initial or default state, which is not acceptable for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The attribute in question has not been populated with the required data. This could be due to incomplete employee records or missing configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll or HR configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to certain attributes not being initialized properly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some attributes may not have been transferred correctly, resulting in initial values.
  User Input Error: During data entry, the user may have overlooked filling in mandatory fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee record associated with the error. Ensure that all required fields, especially the one indicated by &1, are filled in correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP HR module to ensure that all necessary attributes are defined and initialized properly.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to ensure that all required fields are populated before processing payroll or other HR functions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the attribute is being set and why it remains uninitialized.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to HR data maintenance (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to modify the necessary data.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new errors are introduced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.