How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD158 - Start date was not found in characteristic 37EBD for company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Start date was not found in characteristic 37EBD for company code &1.

What causes this issue?

The report <LS>eSocial: Create initial configurations from the
customizing</> (<DS:TRAN.PC00_M37_EFD_CONFIG>RPU_PAYBR_EFD_CREATE_CONFIG
</>) tried to copy the configurations of the characteristic <LS>
Determine date of use in production of the eSocial </>(
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECI549B_37EBDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___0VVV>37EBD</>) for the
view <LS>Maintain system configuration parameters for the eSocial </>
(V_T7BREFD_CONFIG, transaction PC00_M37_EFD_CONFIG), but there was no
start date in the characteristic.

System Response

The system did not insert any information of the eSocial start date in
the view V_T7BREFD_CONFIG.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE PYBR_EFD_SYS_SPEC_CONFIG_04 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD158 - Start date was not found in characteristic 37EBD for company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD158 indicates that there is an issue with the start date not being found in characteristic 37EBD for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of Brazilian payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital) reporting requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The start date for the employee or the relevant payroll period may not be correctly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic 37EBD may not be properly configured or populated with the necessary data for the specified company code.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll results that prevent the system from finding the required start date.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the error message may not have the necessary data or configuration for the payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee's start date is correctly maintained in the infotype (IT) 0000 (Actions) and other relevant infotypes.
  Review Characteristic Configuration: Ensure that characteristic 37EBD is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the relevant tables and ensuring that the data is populated correctly.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PU01 or PU03 to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies.
  Update Payroll Results: If there are issues with payroll results, you may need to recalculate payroll for the affected period using transaction PC00_M01_CEDT or similar.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to the EFD reporting and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT0002 (Personal Data) as they may contain critical information related to the employee's start date.
  EFD Reporting: Understand the requirements for EFD reporting in Brazil, as this error is often related to compliance with local regulations.
  Transaction Codes: Be aware of transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_M01_CEDT (EFD Report), and others that may be useful in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRPAYBR_EFD158.