How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV142 - Employee & has left the company - payment of contributions not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Employee & has left the company - payment of contributions not possible

What causes this issue?

Employee &V1& has already left the company. For this reason, it is
pointless to identify the employee as a contributor.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV142 - Employee & has left the company - payment of contributions not possible ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV142 indicates that the employee in question has left the company, and as a result, the system is unable to process the payment of contributions. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when trying to execute payroll runs or make contributions for an employee who is no longer active.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee's status in the system is set to "inactive" or "terminated." This means that the employee is no longer eligible for payroll processing.
  End Date: The employee may have an end date in their employment record that has passed, indicating that they are no longer employed.
  Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not include the employee's active period, leading to the inability to process contributions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. If the employee is indeed terminated, ensure that the payroll processing is not being attempted for them.
  Review Employment Records: Check the employee's employment records for any discrepancies, such as incorrect termination dates or statuses.
  Adjust Payroll Processing: If the payroll run is mistakenly including terminated employees, adjust the selection criteria to exclude them.
  Consult with HR: If there is a need to process contributions for a terminated employee (e.g., for final settlements), consult with HR to determine the appropriate course of action.
  Reprocess Payroll: If the employee should still be active, correct their status and reprocess the payroll run.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and employee status management for further insights.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to process payroll has the appropriate permissions to access and modify employee records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules for further assistance.