How To Fix HRPAYCN012 - Passing rule for &1 &2 &3 &4 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Passing rule for &1 &2 &3 &4 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN012 - Passing rule for &1 &2 &3 &4 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN012 indicates that there is an issue with the passing rule for a specific payroll area or configuration in the SAP HR (Human Resources) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined passing rule for the specified parameters, which can lead to issues in payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The passing rule for the specified payroll area, wage type, or other parameters has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters (&1, &2, &3, &4) in the error message may not correspond to valid entries in the configuration tables.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may not have the necessary passing rules defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Passing Rules:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the payroll area where the passing rules need to be defined.
  Ensure that the passing rules for the specified parameters are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the parameters in the error message correspond to valid entries in the configuration.
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., T511, T511K) to ensure that the passing rules are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Re-apply or adjust the transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), PA03 (for maintaining payroll areas), or PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll processing) depending on your specific needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCN012 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.