How To Fix HRPAYAE066 - Employment status is not terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAE - Mesasge class for package PCAE

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Employment status is not terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAE066 - Employment status is not terminated ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAE066 indicates that the employment status of an employee is not set to "terminated." This error typically arises when trying to perform actions related to an employee's termination, such as processing a payroll run or executing a termination action in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Employment Status: The employee's status is still active or in another state (e.g., "active," "leave of absence") rather than "terminated."
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight in entering the employee's termination details in the system.
  Pending Actions: There might be pending actions or approvals that need to be completed before the termination can be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employment Status:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Verify the employment status in the "Actions" infotype (0000) or the "Organizational Assignment" infotype (0001).
  If the status is not "terminated," you may need to update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Process Termination:
  
  If the employee has indeed terminated, ensure that the termination action is properly recorded in the system.
  Use the appropriate action type (e.g., "Termination" or "End of Employment") to update the employee's status.
  
  
  
  Review Pending Actions:
  
  Check if there are any pending actions that need to be completed before the termination can be finalized.
  Ensure that all necessary approvals are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct employment status or the termination process, consult with your HR department or the personnel responsible for employee records.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or consult with your SAP support team to ensure that the termination process is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed procedures on handling employee terminations and managing employment statuses.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYAE066 error and successfully process the employee's termination.