How To Fix HRPAYDEAL204 - Data medium not copied. No target file was specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEAL - Germany, general

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Data medium not copied. No target file was specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEAL204 - Data medium not copied. No target file was specified ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEAL204: Data medium not copied. No target file was specified typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to generate a data medium file because a target file has not been specified in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target File Specification: The most common cause of this error is that the configuration for the data medium exchange (DME) does not specify a target file where the output should be written.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the payroll or DME configuration may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not knowing where to output the data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or write to the specified target file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DME Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE03 (for DME configuration).
  Ensure that the DME method you are using has a target file specified in the configuration.
  If you are using a specific payroll area or country, ensure that the configuration is correctly set for that area.
  
  
  
  Specify Target File:
  
  In the DME configuration, ensure that the target file path and name are correctly specified. This is usually done in the "File" section of the DME method configuration.
  Make sure that the file path is accessible and that the system has the necessary permissions to write to that location.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to create and write to files in the specified directory.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll or DME process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring DME for your version of SAP and the specific payroll requirements for your country.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: DME configuration
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on DME configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in payroll and DME configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEAL204 error and successfully generate the required data medium file.