How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL088 - Employee list for report type &1 in area &2 is empty on date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL - Reporting management system: Processing layer message class

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Employee list for report type &1 in area &2 is empty on date &3

What causes this issue?

The list of employees relevant to the report type in the reporting area
is empty on the specified date. Planning of report execution cannot
continue.

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?

Check the country-specific settings for your organization data and
assign the reporting area to the correct legal structure. You make these
settings in the country-specific part of the Customizing activities for
the Report Management System.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL088 - Employee list for report type &1 in area &2 is empty on date &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL088 indicates that the employee list for a specific report type in a given area is empty on the specified date. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  No Employees in the Area: The specified area (e.g., a specific organizational unit or payroll area) does not have any employees assigned to it on the specified date.
  Date Range Issues: The date specified may not fall within the active employment period of any employees in that area.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for generating the report may be too restrictive, leading to no employees being selected.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors or missing data for employees that would otherwise qualify for the report.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or reporting settings that prevent employees from being included in the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Assignments: Verify that there are employees assigned to the specified area and that they are active on the specified date.
  Review Date: Ensure that the date you are using for the report is correct and falls within the employment period of the employees.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria for the report to ensure it is not too restrictive.
  Data Validation: Check for any missing or incorrect data entries for employees that might affect their inclusion in the report.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the payroll and reporting settings are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records.
  Reports: Look for other related reports or logs that might provide additional context or errors.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific HR module you are working with for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR.