How To Fix HRPAYDEPF081 - Payment method is initial (cash payment)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Payment method is initial (cash payment)

What causes this issue?

You have not made an entry in the Payment method field.

System Response

No entry means cash payment:
In payroll, the transfer record is written in table BT with the initial
payment method.
The preliminary program for data medium exchange outputs a warning
message and does not make a transfer.

How to fix this error?

Check whether cash payment is really the payment method that should take
place. You may need to change this in ?Transfer?.
If the specifications for the transfer are not yet available, set the
indicator ?Specifications for the transfer are missing?. A credit
balance is then generated in payroll.
Please do not enter any bank data if cash payment is the payment method
to be used.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF081 - Payment method is initial (cash payment) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF081 indicates that the payment method for a payroll run is set to "initial" or "not specified," which typically means that the system does not know how to process the payment for the employee. This can occur in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the payroll area for Germany (as indicated by the "DE" in the error code).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Method: The employee's master data may not have a defined payment method for payroll processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payment method may not be correctly configured in the payroll settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to an unassigned or incorrect payment method.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for a payment method to be assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Check the "Payment" infotype (IT 0009) to ensure that a valid payment method is assigned.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate payment method (e.g., bank transfer, cash, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payment methods are correctly configured in the payroll settings.
  Check the configuration in the relevant payroll schema to ensure that it is set up to handle the payment methods correctly.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making changes, run a payroll simulation to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to configure payment methods in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Payment Methods: Common payment methods in SAP HR include bank transfer, check, and cash. Each method may have specific configurations and requirements.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Infotype 0009 is specifically for payment information.
  Payroll Processing: Understanding the payroll process in SAP is crucial, as it involves various configurations and settings that can affect payment processing.
  
  By addressing the payment method in the employee's master data and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEPF081 error.