How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD803 - Data of parameter &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Data of parameter &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD803 - Data of parameter &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD803 Data of parameter &1 is empty typically occurs in the context of Brazilian payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required parameter for generating the EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital) file is missing or has not been populated correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The specific parameter indicated by &1 is not filled in the relevant infotype or configuration. This could be due to missing employee data, incorrect payroll configuration, or incomplete infotype records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the configuration for the EFD generation might not be set up correctly, leading to missing parameters.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to empty fields that are required for the EFD process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotypes: Review the relevant infotypes for the employee(s) involved. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Common infotypes to check include:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  Infotype 0016 (Contract Elements)
  Infotype 0185 (EFD Information)
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll schema and the EFD configuration are correctly set up. This includes checking the rules and operations that populate the parameters for the EFD file.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: Perform a payroll simulation to identify any missing data or errors in the payroll run. This can help pinpoint where the data is missing.
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates: Look for SAP Notes or updates related to the EFD process and the specific error message. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that address known issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the EFD process to ensure that all necessary steps and configurations have been followed.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital): This is a digital bookkeeping system in Brazil that requires specific data to be reported to the tax authorities.
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has a specific purpose and set of fields.
  Payroll Schema: This is a set of rules and operations that define how payroll is processed in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYBR_EFD803 error message.