How To Fix HRPAYCE008 - Persons for processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCE - Messages for Utilities Central Europe (CE)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Persons for processing

What causes this issue?

Number of persons that could be processed successfully in a live run.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCE008 - Persons for processing ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCE008 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error message indicates that there are issues with the personnel data of the employees being processed, which prevents the payroll run from completing successfully.
  Cause:
  The error message HRPAYCE008 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The personnel records for the employees being processed may be incomplete or missing critical information required for payroll processing (e.g., missing infotypes, incorrect data entries).
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or in the infotypes that are required for payroll processing.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employees may have a status that does not allow them to be processed in the payroll run (e.g., inactive status).
  
  
  Time Management Issues: If the time data for the employees is not correctly recorded or is missing, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations to process certain employees.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYCE008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Personnel Data: Review the personnel records of the affected employees to ensure that all required infotypes are filled out correctly. Pay special attention to infotypes related to payroll, such as:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions)
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly for the relevant country and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employment status of the employees. If they are inactive or on leave, they may not be eligible for payroll processing.
  
  
  Validate Time Data: Ensure that all time data (if applicable) is correctly recorded and that there are no discrepancies in the time management infotypes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to process the employees in question.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies or issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update personnel records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the HRPAYCE008 error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the HRPAYCE008 error in your SAP system.