How To Fix HRPAYBE_DI021 - Error in sent Dimona IN; contract start date empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBE_DI - HR-Belgium: Dimona message class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error in sent Dimona IN; contract start date empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBE_DI021 - Error in sent Dimona IN; contract start date empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBE_DI021, which indicates "Error in sent Dimona IN; contract start date empty," typically occurs in the context of Belgian payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the Dimona declaration, which is a mandatory notification to the Belgian social security authorities regarding employee contracts.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a contract start date for an employee in the relevant payroll data. The Dimona declaration requires specific information about the employment contract, including the start date. If this information is missing or not correctly populated in the system, the error will be triggered when attempting to send the Dimona IN (initial notification).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction PA30).
  Verify that the contract start date is correctly entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0000 - Actions or Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If the contract start date is missing, enter the correct date.
  Ensure that all relevant infotypes are filled out correctly, especially those related to employment status and contract details.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Dimona Declaration:
  
  After updating the employee's data, reprocess the Dimona declaration to ensure that the updated information is sent to the authorities.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  If the error persists, check for other related errors in the payroll processing logs or the Dimona report. There may be additional missing information that needs to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll processing guidelines for any specific requirements related to the Dimona declaration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dimona Declaration: This is a legal requirement in Belgium for employers to notify the social security authorities about the employment status of their employees.
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store specific types of employee data. Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) are critical for employment-related information.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling Dimona declarations.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are populated correctly, you can prevent this error from occurring in the future.