How To Fix HRPAYDEEH409 - Employee is retired - not relevant for survey

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEEH - Notification class for surveys, DE

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Employee is retired - not relevant for survey

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEEH409 - Employee is retired - not relevant for survey ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEEH409, which states "Employee is retired - not relevant for survey," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee surveys within the SAP HR module. This message indicates that the employee in question has been marked as retired in the system, and therefore, they are not included in the survey or payroll processing that is being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee's status in the system is set to "retired," which means they are no longer active in the workforce.
  Survey Criteria: The survey or report being generated is designed to include only active employees, and retired employees are excluded by default.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry or employee status updates that incorrectly marked the employee as retired.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Employee Status: Check the employee's status in the SAP system. If the employee should not be marked as retired, update their status to reflect their current employment situation.
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (PA30) and check the status in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions).
  
  
  
  Adjust Survey Parameters: If the survey is intended to include retired employees, you may need to adjust the parameters of the survey or report to include employees with a retired status. This may require changes in the selection criteria or report configuration.
  
  
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the employee's status or the implications of changing it, consult with your HR department or the personnel responsible for maintaining employee records.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Check the documentation for the specific survey or report to understand its requirements and whether it can be modified to include retired employees if necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee statuses or survey configurations.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with the HR module or the specific processes involved, consider seeking training or support from your SAP administrator or HRIS team.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the HRPAYDEEH409 error and ensure that your payroll or survey processes run smoothly.