How To Fix HRPAYAT_0527652 - Last action is not 'Left company' or 'Inactive': & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0527 - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria) IT 0527

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Last action is not 'Left company' or 'Inactive': & & & &

What causes this issue?

The following action was saved last:
Start date &V3&, end date &V4&, action &V1&, and employment status &V2&
In the last valid personnel action saved in the <LS>Actions</> (0000)
infotype, the employee has an employment status other than <LB>Left
company</> or <LB>Inactive</>.
In order to enter employee data in the <LS>Payment Upon Leaving A</>
(0527) infotype, you must have executed the <LS>Leaving</> personnel
action (or the action for inactive work relationships) for the employee.

System Response

You cannot enter data in the <LS>Payment Upon Leaving A</> (0527)
infotype.

How to fix this error?

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

<ZH>Scenario 1</>
You want to enter data in the <LS>Payment Upon Leaving A</> (0527)
infotype, but you have not yet executed the <LS>Leaving</> personnel
action:
First, execute the <LS>Leaving</> personnel action and save the
<LS>Actions</> (0000) infotype record. You can then enter data in the
<LS>Payment Upon Leaving A</> (0527) infotype.
<ZH>Scenario 2</>
You want to retroactively enter or change payment-relevant leaving data
for an employee who has rejoined your company:
Change the <LS>Payment Upon Leaving A</> (0527) infotype record entered
at the time or change the equivalent wage types in the <LS>Additional
Payments</> (0015) infotype.
<ZH>Scenario 3</>
You executed the <LS>Leaving</> personnel action and then another action
that resulted in the employee obtaining an employment status other than
<LB>Left company</> or <LB>Inactive</>.
Delete the last personnel action you executed, enter the relevant data
in the <LS>Payment Upon Leaving A</> (0527) infotype, and then perform
the deleted action again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_0527652 - Last action is not 'Left company' or 'Inactive': & & & & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0527652 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing. This error indicates that the last action recorded for an employee is neither "Left company" nor "Inactive," which is a requirement for certain payroll processes or actions.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee's status in the system is still active, and the last action taken does not reflect a termination or inactivity.
  Incorrect Action Sequence: The sequence of actions taken for the employee may not align with the expected workflow, such as not properly terminating the employee before attempting to process payroll or other actions that require the employee to be inactive.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors or omissions in the employee's personnel file that need to be corrected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Review the employee's personnel actions to confirm their current status. If the employee has left the company, ensure that the "Left company" action has been recorded correctly.
  Update Personnel Actions: If the employee is supposed to be inactive, you may need to perform the appropriate action to change their status to "Inactive" or "Left company."
  Review Action History: Look at the action history for the employee to ensure that all necessary actions have been recorded in the correct order.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the correct actions to take, consult with your HR department or SAP HR specialist to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like PA30 for maintaining HR master data) to make the necessary changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to personnel administration and payroll processing for guidance on handling employee status changes.
  Testing: After making changes, test the payroll process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.