How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD866 - Insert a valid calendar in the characteristic 37DDC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Insert a valid calendar in the characteristic 37DDC

What causes this issue?

The calendar selected for the calculation of the event transmission
deadline is an invalid calendar.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Include a valid calendar in the characteristic
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECI549B_37DDCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___0VVV>37DDC</>, through
the customizing activity <DS:SIMG.PAY_BR_EFD28>Determine calendar for
event transmission deadline</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD866 - Insert a valid calendar in the characteristic 37DDC ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD866 typically relates to issues with the Brazilian payroll processing, specifically concerning the calendar settings in the system. The error indicates that a valid calendar must be inserted in the characteristic 37DDC.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Calendar Configuration: The characteristic 37DDC is likely not configured correctly or is missing a valid calendar entry. This characteristic is used to define the calendar for payroll processing.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an incorrect or invalid entry in the payroll data that does not correspond to an existing calendar.
  Customizations or Changes: If there have been recent changes or customizations in the payroll module, it may have affected the calendar settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Brazil > Basic Settings > Define Calendar.
  Ensure that the calendar for the payroll period is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Update Characteristic 37DDC:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the characteristics and ensure that 37DDC has a valid calendar assigned.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or assign a valid calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Data:
  
  Check the employee master data and payroll results to ensure that the calendar is correctly assigned to the relevant employees.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to verify the employee records.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation specific to Brazilian payroll for any additional configurations or updates that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYBR_EFD866 error and ensure that the payroll processing runs smoothly.