How To Fix HRPAYDEE2021 - Error in determining the employment start date according to work contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error in determining the employment start date according to work contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2021 - Error in determining the employment start date according to work contract ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2021 indicates that there is an issue with determining the employment start date based on the work contract in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically in the payroll processing area. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system cannot find a valid employment start date for an employee based on their work contract.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The employment start date may not be correctly maintained in the employee's master data or in the work contract.
  Contract Validity: The work contract may not be valid for the period being processed, or it may not be properly linked to the employee's record.
  Infotype Issues: The relevant infotypes (such as IT0000 - Actions, IT0001 - Organizational Assignment, or IT0002 - Personal Data) may not have the correct information filled out.
  Date Format Issues: There may be issues with the date format or the way dates are entered in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the payroll schema or rules that determine how the employment start date is derived.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee's master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that the employment start date is correctly entered in the relevant infotypes.
  Review Work Contract: Ensure that the work contract is valid and correctly linked to the employee. Check the validity dates of the contract.
  Infotype Maintenance: Review and maintain the relevant infotypes (IT0000, IT0001, IT0002) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Date Format Verification: Ensure that the date format used in the system is consistent and correct.
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly to derive the employment start date.
  Testing: After making corrections, run a test payroll to see if the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on infotypes and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEE2021 error in your SAP system.