How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV172 - Constant &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Constant &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Constant &V1& with type &V2& is not defined.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Type of constant:
1=Amount constant
2=Number constant
3=Time constant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV172 - Constant &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV172, which states "Constant &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a constant (a predefined value or parameter) that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The constant referenced in the error message is not defined in the relevant configuration tables. This could be due to a missing entry in the payroll constants or a misconfiguration in the payroll schema.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not be correctly set up to include the necessary constants.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the constants may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may reference constants that are not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the payroll constants section.
  Ensure that the constant referenced in the error message is defined and has the correct value.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used for the specific payroll run.
  Ensure that the schema includes the necessary constants and that they are correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including constants, were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to manually create the missing constants in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the payroll run to identify where the error is occurring and which constant is missing.
  This can provide more context on how to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll constants for your specific country version, as there may be specific requirements or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the missing constant, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PE01 (for payroll schema) or PE02 (for payroll constants) to access the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the specific payroll area you are working with, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDEBAV172 error message.