How To Fix HRPAYDEEH707 - The BIC is missing for the employer (pers. area/pers. subarea &1 &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 707

• Message text: The BIC is missing for the employer (pers. area/pers. subarea &1 &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEEH707 - The BIC is missing for the employer (pers. area/pers. subarea &1 &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEEH707 indicates that the Bank Identifier Code (BIC) is missing for the employer in the specified personnel area and personnel subarea. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with bank-related transactions in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process payroll or payment transactions, but it cannot find the required BIC for the employer's bank account. The BIC is essential for international transactions and is used to identify banks globally.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the BIC is correctly maintained in the relevant configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employer's Bank Details:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the personnel number of the employer or navigate to the relevant personnel area/subarea.
  
  
  
  Check Bank Details:
  
  Look for the bank details section in the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the BIC is filled in correctly. If it is missing, you will need to enter the correct BIC for the employer's bank.
  
  
  
  Maintain BIC in Customizing:
  
  If the BIC is not maintained in the master data, you may need to check the customizing settings.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Payroll > Payroll Germany > Bank Data > Define Bank Details.
  Ensure that the BIC is maintained for the relevant bank and that it corresponds to the employer's bank account.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  After entering the BIC, ensure that all other bank-related information is consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Payroll Process:
  
  Once the BIC is entered, run a test payroll or payment run to verify that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BIC (Bank Identifier Code): This is an international standard for identifying banks and financial institutions. It is crucial for processing international payments.
  Personnel Area/Subarea: These are organizational units in SAP HR that help in structuring the employee data and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.