How To Fix HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST318 - Termination; leaving does not exist in payroll month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST - Message Class for Tax Calculation in ABAP-OO

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Termination; leaving does not exist in payroll month

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST318 - Termination; leaving does not exist in payroll month ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST318 indicates that there is an issue related to employee terminations in the payroll processing for a specific month. The message typically means that the system is trying to process a termination for an employee, but it cannot find the relevant termination record for the specified payroll month.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Termination Record: The termination record for the employee may not have been created or saved correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the termination date of the employee.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the employee's termination, such as incorrect dates or missing information.
  Payroll Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the system from recognizing the termination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Termination Record: Verify that the termination record for the employee exists in the system. You can do this by checking the infotype (typically IT 0000 for Actions) to ensure that the termination action has been recorded correctly.
  Verify Dates: Ensure that the termination date is within the payroll period being processed. If the termination date is after the payroll period, the system will not find it.
  Reprocess Payroll: If the termination record was added after the payroll was initially processed, you may need to reprocess the payroll for that period to include the termination.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle terminations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing and terminations for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT 0000 (Actions) and IT 0001 (Organizational Assignment) to ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered.
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record to ensure that the payroll run is set up correctly for the period in question.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: If possible, test the termination process in a development or test environment to ensure that it works as expected before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll processing.