How To Fix HRPAYATLZ005 - No leaving action for &1 before reentry &2 &3 on &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No leaving action for &1 before reentry &2 &3 on &4

What causes this issue?

Based on the Customizing settings in the <LS>Actions/Reasons for Payslip
Creation</> (V_T5A7L) activity, the system has identified a reentry
personnel action with which a payslip is to start although the employee
is considered to have joined the company before this action takes
effect.

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?

In the <DS:SIMG.OHAAL16_0130>Define Actions/Reasons for Payslip Creation
</> view, add the missing leaving action or action reason, or change the
Customizing settings for the action or action reason.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYATLZ005 - No leaving action for &1 before reentry &2 &3 on &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ005 indicates that there is no leaving action recorded for an employee before their reentry into the system. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee status changes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An employee is being re-entered into the system (e.g., after a leave of absence, termination, or other status change).
  There is no corresponding leaving action recorded for that employee prior to the reentry date.
  The system expects a leaving action to be present to ensure proper handling of payroll and benefits.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Verify the employee's status in the system. Ensure that the employee was indeed terminated or left the organization before the reentry date.
  
  
  
  Record Leaving Action:
  
  If the employee had left the organization, you need to record the appropriate leaving action (e.g., termination, resignation) in the system before processing the reentry.
  Use the transaction code PA40 (Personnel Actions) to create the necessary leaving action.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Reentry:
  
  After recording the leaving action, attempt to process the reentry again. Ensure that the dates and actions are correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's HR policies to ensure compliance with the required actions for employee reentry.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom processes or configurations in SAP, consult with your SAP HR module consultant or support team to ensure that the system is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  HR Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP HR module related to employee status changes and actions to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYATLZ005 error and ensure that the employee's records are accurately maintained in the SAP system.