How To Fix HRPAYBR94290 - Employee not active in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR94 - Reports log

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Employee not active in &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR94290 - Employee not active in &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR94290, which states "Employee not active in &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for Brazilian payroll. This error indicates that the employee in question is not active in the specified period (denoted by &1), which can prevent payroll calculations from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have a status that indicates they are not active (e.g., terminated, on leave, etc.) during the specified period.
  Incorrect Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the employee's active status.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or payroll data that need to be corrected.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or rules that are not recognizing the employee as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. You can do this by checking the employee's infotype records (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions, Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure they are active for the payroll period in question.
  Review Payroll Period: Ensure that the payroll period you are processing is correct and that the employee is indeed active during that time.
  Correct Data: If the employee's status is incorrect, update the necessary infotypes to reflect the correct status (e.g., reactivating the employee if they were mistakenly marked as inactive).
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly to recognize the employee's active status.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on employee data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and 0002 (Personal Data) to understand the employee's status.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Brazilian payroll processing for specific guidelines and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, 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 cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.