How To Fix HRPAYDEST217 - Persons not relevant due to status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Persons not relevant due to status

What causes this issue?

Number of persons for which no new statement data was created due to old
notifications that are not completed yet.
The process of a notification is not complete if the statement data was
not collected, transferred to the clearing house, or printed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Complete the process for the old statements.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST217 - Persons not relevant due to status ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST217 ("Persons not relevant due to status") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that certain personnel records are not being processed because their status does not meet the criteria for payroll processing.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have a status that excludes them from payroll processing, such as being inactive, on leave, or terminated.
  Payroll Area: The employee may not belong to the payroll area that is currently being processed.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee's master data, such as missing or incorrect information in infotypes (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment).
  Time Management: If the employee is not assigned to a valid time management schema or has no time data for the payroll period, they may be excluded from processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEST217 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. Ensure that the employee is active and eligible for payroll processing.
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's master data.
  Check infotype 0000 (Actions) to see if the employee is active.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area: Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  Check infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) to confirm the payroll area assignment.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Review the employee's master data for any missing or incorrect information.
  
  Ensure that all necessary infotypes are correctly filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Time Management Data: If applicable, verify that the employee has valid time data for the payroll period.
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to a valid time management schema and that time records exist for the payroll period.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If you are unsure about the changes, run a payroll simulation to see if the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's HR policies for specific criteria that may affect payroll eligibility.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Infotypes: Understand the significance of various infotypes related to employee status and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR support team or a functional consultant who specializes in payroll processing.