How To Fix HRPAYAT_3670002 - Field for employment days must remain initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_3670 - Insured Person Notif. Infotype 3670 (SI Notif. Suppl. A)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Field for employment days must remain initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_3670002 - Field for employment days must remain initial ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_3670002, which states "Field for employment days must remain initial," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a specific field related to employment days is not supposed to have any value assigned to it during a certain operation, such as payroll calculation or data entry.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The error may arise if a user inadvertently enters a value in a field that is expected to be left blank (initial).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll schema or in the infotype settings that leads to this field being populated incorrectly.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they might be incorrectly populating this field.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it might not conform to the expected format or rules in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the data entry for the employee in question. Ensure that the field for employment days is left blank if it is not supposed to have a value.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and infotype configurations to ensure that the field is set up correctly. This may involve looking at the relevant payroll processing rules and ensuring they align with the business requirements.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the field is being populated incorrectly. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or SAP HR configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002) for the employee to ensure that all required fields are correctly filled out and that no unnecessary values are present.
  Payroll Schema: Familiarize yourself with the payroll schema being used, as it defines how payroll calculations are performed and which fields are required or optional.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are any user exits or BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) implemented in the payroll process, review them to ensure they are not causing the field to be populated incorrectly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.