How To Fix HRPAYAT_0367005 - Field &1 must be initial as of position &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0367 - Insured Person Notific. IT 0367 (SI Notificatn Supplem. A)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Field &1 must be initial as of position &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_0367005 - Field &1 must be initial as of position &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0367005 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) must be empty (initial) at a certain position (denoted as &2) for a specific employee or payroll record (denoted as &3). 
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: The field in question has been populated with data when it should not have been, based on the payroll configuration or rules.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or rules may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in data requirements.
  Incorrect Payroll Status: The employee's payroll status may not allow for certain fields to be filled at the time of processing.
  Missing Initializations: Certain fields may need to be initialized or reset before processing payroll for the employee.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Field Value: Identify the field indicated by &1 and verify its value. If it contains data, determine if it should be empty based on your payroll rules.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly configured. Look for any conditions that might require the field to be empty.
  
  
  Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Reset the Field: If the field should indeed be empty, reset it to its initial state. This can often be done through the relevant infotype in the employee's master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll processing guidelines to understand the specific requirements for the field in question.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to access and modify employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.