How To Fix HRPAYAT_0526009 - Field &1 (&2) must not be initial due to ELDA

HRPAYAT_0526009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0526 - Messages in Area for Master Data (Austria) IT 0526

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Field &1 (&2) must not be initial due to ELDA

What causes this issue?

The infotype field &V1& (&V2&) is initial. However, the corresponding
field in the ELDA notification is defined as mandatory.

System Response

The system does not allow you to save the infotype record.

How to fix this error?

Enter the data for &V2& on the entry screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYAT_0526009 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0526009 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) must not be initial (i.e., it cannot be empty) due to the requirements of the ELDA (Elektronische Lohnsteuerabzugsmerkmale) process. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR, particularly when dealing with employee tax data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that a required field related to employee payroll or tax information is empty. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or incomplete employee master data.
  Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or infotypes.
  Data not being maintained for the employee in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0002 for personal data, infotype 0014 for recurring payments/deductions, etc.).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant infotypes for the employee (e.g., PA30) and ensure that all required fields are filled in. Pay particular attention to fields related to tax