How To Fix HRPAYAT_0526401 - Enter workdays using days vector or manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Enter workdays using days vector or manually

What causes this issue?

You have selected individual weekdays in the <ZH>Working Days</> group
box and also entered a value in the <LS>Other Regulation</> field.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Either select individual weekdays <ZH>or</> enter another regulation:
If the employee works on the same days each week, select the relevant
weekdays.
If the employee does not always work on the same days but instead works
shifts, enter the relevant regulation in the <LS>Other Regulation</>
field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_0526401 - Enter workdays using days vector or manually ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0526401 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with workdays and attendance data. This error indicates that the system requires the user to enter workdays either using a days vector or manually.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Workdays Data: The system expects workdays to be defined for the employee in the payroll period, but this data is either missing or not correctly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The days vector (which defines the working days for an employee) may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Payroll Processing Issues: The payroll run may not have the necessary data to calculate the workdays, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Days Vector:
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0007 - Planned Working Time) and ensure that the days vector is correctly defined for the employee.
  Verify that the days vector corresponds to the correct calendar and working schedule.
  
  
  
  Manual Entry:
  
  If the days vector is not available or applicable, you can manually enter the workdays for the payroll period in the relevant infotype or payroll processing screen.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for workdays and attendance is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the payroll schema and rules related to workdays.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT 0007 (Planned Working Time) and IT 2001 (Absences) that may impact workdays.
  Payroll Schema: Understanding the payroll schema and how it processes workdays can provide insights into resolving the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve underlying issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.