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