How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL_PS012 - Program stopped due to violated precondition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL_PS - Messages for HCM processes programs in RMS

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Program stopped due to violated precondition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL_PS012 - Program stopped due to violated precondition ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL_PS012 typically indicates that a program has stopped due to a violated precondition in the context of payroll processing. This error is often related to the configuration or data setup in the SAP HR module, particularly in the payroll area.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that violate the preconditions set in the payroll processing logic.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or rules may not be correctly configured, leading to conditions that cannot be met during processing.
  Missing Information: Required fields or data elements may be missing for the payroll run, such as absence records, wage types, or infotypes.
  Incorrect Time Evaluation: If time evaluation has not been performed correctly, it can lead to issues during payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee master data and ensure that all necessary infotypes are correctly filled out and consistent.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are correctly configured. Look for any customizations that may have been made and verify their correctness.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, ensure that time evaluation has been run successfully before executing the payroll run.
  Analyze Logs: Use transaction codes like PE51 (for schema) or PC00_M99_CWTR (for payroll log) to analyze the logs and identify the specific precondition that was violated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_M99_CWTR (Payroll Log), and PE51 (Schema).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or data, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.