How To Fix HRPAYDE_0700012 - Continuing employer contribution must be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_0700 - Messages for Infotype 0700 (Electronic Data Exchange)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Continuing employer contribution must be filled

What causes this issue?

If the reimbursement of the employer contribution is not excluded by the
health insurance and the Gross Continued Pay field is maintained, an
entry must also be made in the Continued Pay Employer Contribution
field.

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?

Enter the continued pay employer contribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDE_0700012 - Continuing employer contribution must be filled ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDE_0700012 ("Continuing employer contribution must be filled") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the German payroll system. This error indicates that there is a missing entry for the employer's continuing contribution, which is necessary for the payroll calculation.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The employer contribution fields in the employee's master data or payroll infotype (like IT0015 or IT0580) may not be filled out correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the rules governing employer contributions may not be set up properly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or omissions in the payroll data entry process.
  Legal Changes: Changes in legislation regarding employer contributions may not have been updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30) and check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0015 for additional payments, IT0580 for employer contributions).
  Ensure that all required fields for employer contributions are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema and rules related to employer contributions. Ensure that they are configured correctly according to the latest legal requirements.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR configuration team or a payroll specialist to verify that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, perform a payroll simulation (Transaction PC00_MXX_CALC) to identify any other potential issues that may arise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to the error message. There may be specific notes addressing this issue or providing guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Legal Requirements: Stay updated on any changes in labor laws or regulations that may affect employer contributions.
  Training: Ensure that payroll staff are trained on the importance of entering complete and accurate data in the system to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDE_0700012 error message in SAP.