How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS016 - An error was identified in the batch structure.

HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS - Message class for eSocial processing errors

• Message number: 016

• Message text: An error was identified in the batch structure.

What causes this issue?

The system has found an error in the batch structure.

System Response

Rejection of the event batch.

How to fix this error?

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

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS016 - An error was identified in the batch structure. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD_MSGS016 indicates that there is an issue with the batch structure in the context of Brazilian payroll processing. This error typically arises during the generation of the EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital) file, which is a digital bookkeeping system used in Brazil for tax reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Structure: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure required for the EFD file. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect data types, or invalid values.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for the Brazilian payroll module.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: The version of the SAP system or the payroll module may not be compatible with the current requirements for EFD reporting.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or transaction data that