How To Fix HRPAYBR99273 - The customizing prerequisites for record 0 were not executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 273

• Message text: The customizing prerequisites for record 0 were not executed

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Perform the following customizing activities:
<DS:SIMG.PAY_BR_RESC08>Set values for the record Initial data</>
<DS:SIMG.PAY_BR_RESC07>Set employee Union identification
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR99273 - The customizing prerequisites for record 0 were not executed ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR99273, which states "The customizing prerequisites for record 0 were not executed," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for the Brazilian payroll system. This error indicates that certain necessary customizing steps or configurations have not been completed before attempting to process payroll for a specific record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Steps: The error usually arises when the required customizing settings for payroll processing have not been executed. This could include settings related to wage types, payroll areas, or other configuration elements that are essential for payroll calculations.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration is incorrect or incomplete, it can lead to this error. This might happen if the payroll schema or rules have not been properly defined.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data or infotypes that are required for payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for payroll. Ensure that all necessary steps have been executed, especially those related to the Brazilian payroll.
  Verify that the payroll schema and rules are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Areas and Wage Types: 
  
  Ensure that the payroll areas and wage types are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant employee records.
  Check if the wage types used in the payroll run are properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Run Pre-Payroll Checks: 
  
  Execute any pre-payroll checks or reports that can help identify missing configurations or data issues.
  Use transaction codes like PC00_M00_CEDT (for Brazil) to run payroll simulations and identify potential issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Brazilian payroll to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on the necessary configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for payroll processing, such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_M00_CEDT: Payroll processing for Brazil
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Brazilian payroll and the specific configurations required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYBR99273 error in your SAP system.