How To Fix HRPAYAT_EKS031 - No section defined for form &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_EKS - Messages for Income Statistics (RPCEKSA0)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No section defined for form &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_EKS031 - No section defined for form &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_EKS031 with the description "No section defined for form &1" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with payroll forms or reports.
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that the system is unable to find a defined section for the specified form (denoted by &1). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The form may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified might be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully configured or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary configuration for the form.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE51 (for form maintenance) and check if the form specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all necessary sections for the form are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Double-check the form name being used in the payroll process to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant customizing settings for payroll forms and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that all related objects and configurations were included in the transport request and that they have been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the form and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form and error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PE51 (Form Maintenance), SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to payroll forms and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYAT_EKS031 error in your SAP system.