How To Fix HRPAYAT_0136003 - Specify either a payee key or payee data

HRPAYAT_0136003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0136 - Messages for IT0136

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Specify either a payee key or payee data

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HRPAYAT_0136003 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0136003 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll processing where the system requires either a payee key or payee data to proceed. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the Austrian payroll (as indicated by the "AT" in the error code).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Payee Key: The system expects a payee key (which uniquely identifies a payee) to be provided, but it is missing.
  Incomplete Payee Data: The necessary payee data (such as name, address, or other identifying information) is not provided or is incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the system from recognizing the payee.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors in data entry or incorrect data formats can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payee Key: Ensure that