How To Fix HRPAYAT00201 - End of employment must be entered for chosen dereg. reason (0400).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT00 - HR-AT: Messages (General)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: End of employment must be entered for chosen dereg. reason (0400).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT00201 - End of employment must be entered for chosen dereg. reason (0400). ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT00201 indicates that when processing a deregistration (dereg) reason, specifically reason code 0400 (which typically refers to "End of Employment"), the system requires that an end of employment date be entered. This error usually occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when an employee is being terminated or deregistered from the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system expects a specific end date for the employment when the deregistration reason is set to 0400. If this date is not provided, the system cannot process the termination correctly, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the end of employment date is entered in the relevant infotype. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Record: Go to the personnel administration module and access the employee's record for whom you are trying to process the deregistration.
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Infotype: Typically, you will need to go to Infotype 0000 (Actions) or Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) depending on your configuration.
  
  
  Enter the End of Employment Date: In the action for termination or deregistration, make sure to fill in the "End of Employment" date. This date should reflect the actual last working day of the employee.
  
  
  Save the Changes: After entering the required information, save the changes to ensure that the system can process the deregistration without errors.
  
  
  Reprocess the Action: After saving, you can attempt to reprocess the deregistration action to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to employee actions, especially Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Deregistration Reasons: Understand the different deregistration reasons and their implications in the system. Reason code 0400 is specifically for terminations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or enhancements provided by SAP.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records, as lack of permissions can also lead to issues when trying to enter or modify data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYAT00201 error and successfully process the employee's termination or deregistration.