How To Fix HRPAYDEPBSZV136 - Sequential file number is initial; program terminated

HRPAYDEPBSZV136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPBSZV - PS: Notification Program - Supplementary Pension Institutes

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Sequential file number is initial; program terminated

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HRPAYDEPBSZV136 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV136 indicates that there is an issue with a sequential file number being initialized or not set correctly in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly during payroll processing or when generating payroll-related reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Uninitialized File Number: The error suggests that the program is trying to access a sequential file, but the file number has not been initialized. This can happen if the program expects a file number to be set but it is not due to a configuration issue or a programming error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the related infotypes that are supposed to generate the file number.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the employee records or payroll data can lead to this error.
  Program Logic Error: There could be a bug in the custom program or enhancement