How To Fix HRPAYDEST238 - Personnel number is not relevant due to status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Personnel number is not relevant due to status

What causes this issue?

The personnel number is in the employment tax statement process.
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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?

Please complete the remaining steps to complete the process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST238 - Personnel number is not relevant due to status ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST238 indicates that a specific personnel number is not relevant for processing due to its current status. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Personnel Status: The personnel number may have a status that excludes it from payroll processing. For example, the employee might be inactive, on leave, or terminated.
  Organizational Assignment: The employee's organizational assignment may not be valid for the payroll period being processed.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the employee, such as infotypes that are not filled out correctly.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up to include the employee for the current payroll run.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEST238 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Personnel Status:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's master data.
  Check the employee's status in the "Status" infotype (e.g., IT0000) to see if they are active.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the employee's organizational assignment is valid for the payroll period. Check infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check for any missing or incorrect data in relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0002 for personal data, IT0006 for addresses, etc.).
  Ensure that all necessary infotypes are completed and accurate.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Control Record:
  
  Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CWTR (where MXX is your country code) to check the payroll control record.
  Ensure that the payroll control record is open for the relevant period and that the employee is included.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or access to tools that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the HCM module to understand the implications of personnel statuses and how they affect payroll processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CWTR (Payroll Control Record).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAYDEST238 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.