How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV718 - Personnel number does not have employment status "Pensioner"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Personnel number does not have employment status "Pensioner"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV718 - Personnel number does not have employment status "Pensioner" ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV718 indicates that the personnel number you are working with does not have the employment status of "Pensioner." This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when trying to access specific functionalities related to pensioners in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may not correspond to an employee who is classified as a pensioner.
  Employment Status: The employee's status in the system is not set to "Pensioner." This could be due to incorrect data entry or a failure to update the status after retirement.
  Data Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the employee's data in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect infotype records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Check if the personnel number you are using is correct and corresponds to a retired employee.
  Check Employment Status: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employment status of the personnel number.
  Look for infotype 0000 (Actions) and 0001 (Organizational Assignment) to confirm the employee's status.
  
  
  Update Employment Status: If the employee is indeed a pensioner but the status is not updated:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to change the employment status to "Pensioner" (ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make this change).
  
  
  Consult with HR Team: If you are unsure about the status or how to change it, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for maintaining employee records.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the employment statuses are correctly defined and mapped.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  0000: Actions
  0001: Organizational Assignment
  0002: Personal Data
  0006: Addresses
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to view and edit employee data in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling employment statuses and payroll processing.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.