How To Fix HRPAYCH_FMZR005 - Bonus ref. no. missing in payroll result for &1 in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_FMZR - Notification to the Family-Related Bonus Register

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Bonus ref. no. missing in payroll result for &1 in &2

What causes this issue?

The system found a wage type with a relevant bonus in the payroll result
(table RT), but could not find a corresponding bonus reference number
(table FMZR) for this bonus.

System Response

Notifications cannot be created for bonuses without a bonus reference
number.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_FMZR005 - Bonus ref. no. missing in payroll result for &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_FMZR005, which states "Bonus ref. no. missing in payroll result for &1 in &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when a bonus reference number is expected but not found in the payroll results for a specific employee and period.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Bonus Reference Number: The error indicates that the payroll result for the specified employee (represented by &1) and period (represented by &2) does not contain a required bonus reference number. This could happen if:
  
  The bonus was not processed correctly.
  The relevant infotype (e.g., IT0015 for additional payments) was not maintained properly.
  The payroll run did not include the bonus due to configuration issues or missing data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific wage types related to bonuses.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry or missing entries in the relevant infotypes that are supposed to capture bonus information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotypes: Verify that the relevant infotypes (such as IT0015 for additional payments) are correctly maintained for the employee in question. Ensure that the bonus reference number is entered correctly.
  
  
  Review Payroll Results: Use transaction code PC_PAYRESULT to review the payroll results for the employee and period. Check if the bonus wage type is present and if it has the correct reference number.
  
  
  Run Payroll Again: If the infotype was updated after the payroll run, you may need to run the payroll again for the affected period to ensure that the bonus is processed correctly.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and wage type configuration to ensure that the bonus processing is set up correctly. This may involve checking the rules in the payroll schema to ensure that bonuses are being calculated and included in the payroll results.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and bonus payments for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the bonus reference number is being missed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PC_PAYRESULT: To view payroll results.
  PA30: To maintain infotypes for the employee.
  PE03: To view and edit payroll schemas.
  
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  IT0015 (Additional Payments): Used to enter bonus payments and related information.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.