How To Fix HRPAYATLZ079 - Free data medium number not available for ELDA data medium to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Free data medium number not available for ELDA data medium to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYATLZ079 - Free data medium number not available for ELDA data medium to &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ079 indicates that there is no free data medium number available for the ELDA (Electronic Data Transfer for Payroll) data medium. This typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a data medium for payroll reporting, but it cannot find an available number to use for the data medium.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the data medium has been exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been used up.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the data medium may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to allocate a number.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create a new data medium number.
  System Settings: The settings for the data medium generation may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object associated with the ELDA data medium (usually HR_PAY_ATLZ).
  Ensure that there are free numbers available in the defined range. If not, you may need to extend the number range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adjusting the upper limit in the number range configuration.
  Make sure to do this in a development environment first and transport the changes to production after testing.
  
  
  
  Review Data Medium Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the data medium in transaction PE04 (Maintain Data Medium Workbench).
  Ensure that the settings for ELDA are correctly defined and that the data medium type is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage data medium numbers.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payroll run again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  PE04: Maintain Data Medium Workbench
  PA03: Maintain Payroll Area
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring data medium formats and number ranges.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.