How To Fix HRPAYDEBW407 - Determination of date of last payroll run failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Determination of date of last payroll run failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW407 - Determination of date of last payroll run failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW407, which states "Determination of date of last payroll run failed," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine the date of the last payroll run for a specific employee or group of employees, which is essential for various payroll calculations and reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the employee may not have been generated or saved correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll area settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the infotypes related to payroll processing (e.g., infotype 0003 for payroll status).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access payroll data.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the retrieval of payroll data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify that payroll has been run for the employee in question. You can do this by checking the payroll results in transaction code PC_PAYRESULT.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the payroll area and schema configurations are set up correctly. Check the settings in transaction code SPRO under the payroll configuration.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction code PA30 to check the employee's infotypes for any missing or incorrect data. Pay special attention to infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) and infotype 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Run Payroll Again: If the payroll run was not completed successfully, consider re-running the payroll for the affected period.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view payroll data. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches/updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC_PAYRESULT: To view payroll results.
  PA30: To maintain and check employee master data.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.