How To Fix HRPAYAT_0136004 - Payment method is initial (cash payment)

HRPAYAT_0136004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0136 - Messages for IT0136

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Payment method is initial (cash payment)

What causes this issue?

You have not made an entry in the Payment Method field.

System Response

No entry means a cash payment:
In Payroll, the bank transfer record is written to the table BT with the
initial payment method.
The preliminary data medium exchange program outputs a warning message
for such a record and does not perform a bank transfer.

How to fix this error?

Check whether cash payment is really to be used as the payment method.
If necessary, change this to 'Bank Transfer'.
If the bank transfer information is not yet available, select the 'Bank
Transfer Information Missing' indicator. In Payroll, a credit is then
created.
Do not enter any bank details if the payment method cash payment is to
be used.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYAT_0136004 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0136004, which indicates that the payment method is initial (cash payment), typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error suggests that the system is unable to process a payment because the payment method has not been properly defined or is set to an initial state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unconfigured Payment Method: The payment method for the employee or payroll run has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The payment method may not be assigned to the employee's master data or payroll data.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area settings may not have the necessary configurations for the payment method.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and check the payment method assigned under the "Bank Details" infotype (IT 0009).
  Ensure