How To Fix HRPAYAT_0367007 - 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: 007

• 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_0367007 - Field &1 must be initial as of position &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0367007 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) 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 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 incorrectly populated with data when it should be left blank.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration setting in the payroll schema or infotype that requires the field to be empty under certain conditions.
  Business Rules Violation: The payroll processing logic may dictate that certain fields must not contain data based on the employee's status or the type of payroll run being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Field: Identify the field indicated by &1 in the error message. Review the data in that field for the employee or record specified by &3.
  
  
  Clear the Field: If the field should indeed be empty, clear the data from that field for the specified position &2.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and related configuration settings to ensure that the rules governing the field are correctly set up. This may involve consulting with your SAP HCM configuration team.
  
  
  Validate Employee Data: Ensure that the employee's data is consistent with the business rules. For example, if the employee is on leave or has a specific status, certain fields may need to be empty.
  
  
  Test Payroll Run: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, debugging the payroll schema may provide insights into why the error is occurring.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP HCM team for further assistance.