How To Fix HRPAYATLZ127 - &4: value exists in field &1, and AVAB/AEAB do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 127

• Message text: &4: value exists in field &1, and AVAB/AEAB do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYATLZ127 - &4: value exists in field &1, and AVAB/AEAB do not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ127 typically indicates an issue related to payroll processing in the SAP HR module. The message suggests that there is a value present in a specific field (denoted as &1), but the corresponding entries in the AVAB (Payroll Results) or AEAB (Payroll Accounting) tables do not exist. This can occur during payroll processing or when trying to access payroll results.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The most common cause is that the payroll results for the employee in question have not been generated or are missing. This can happen if the payroll run was not executed correctly or if there were errors during the payroll processing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect infotype records or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration issues in the payroll schema or related settings may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify if the payroll results exist for the employee in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to run the payroll for the employee.
  Run Payroll: If the payroll results are missing, you may need to run the payroll for the relevant period again. Ensure that there are no errors during the payroll run.
  Review Infotypes: Check the employee's infotype records (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0008) to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the payroll schema and any related rules.
  Consult Logs: Look at the payroll logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the payroll results are missing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the underlying tables.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and error handling in the HR module.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.