How To Fix HRPAYDEB2A352 - Constant TMODE must have value KOM or WEB ( &1 - &2 ).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEB2A - Business to Administration: Germany

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Constant TMODE must have value KOM or WEB ( &1 - &2 ).

What causes this issue?

Customizing for the area &v1& and document type &v2& doesn?t correspond
with the one of the following values in table V_T50BK:
WEB (Web Service)
KOM (Communications Server)

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?

Use transaction SM30 to change the entry for area &v1& and document type
&v2& in table V_T50BK to a valid value (such as WEB or KOM).
If you enter the value WEB, then data transfer takes place using a web
service.
If you enter the value KOM, then data transfer takes place using a
communication server.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEB2A352 - Constant TMODE must have value KOM or WEB ( &1 - &2 ). ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEB2A352 indicates that the constant TMODE must have a value of either KOM or WEB. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with specific payroll-related configurations in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters an invalid value for the TMODE constant during payroll processing. The TMODE constant is used to define the mode of operation for payroll processing, and it must be set to either:
  
  KOM: This usually refers to a specific mode related to communication or processing.
  WEB: This typically refers to a web-based mode of operation.
  
  If the value of TMODE is set to something other than these two options, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where the TMODE constant is defined. This could be in the payroll schema or in the specific payroll processing configuration.
  Ensure that the TMODE constant is set to either KOM or WEB.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  If you are using a custom payroll schema, review the schema to ensure that the TMODE is correctly defined and that it is being set to one of the valid values during processing.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the payroll processing logic to see where the TMODE value is being set and why it might be incorrect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing to understand the context of the TMODE constant and its valid values.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PE01 (for payroll schema) or PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) to access the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on the TMODE constant.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the payroll process in a development or quality environment before moving to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.