How To Fix HRPAYDEST851 - IDNo is not initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 851

• Message text: IDNo is not initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST851 - IDNo is not initial ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST851 with the description "IDNo is not initial" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee master data in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that a required identification number (IDNo) is not empty or has not been initialized when it is expected to be.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error usually arises when the system expects an ID number (such as a social security number, employee ID, or similar) to be blank (initial) but finds that it has been populated with a value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll or employee data management that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, an employee's ID number may have been incorrectly entered or not cleared when it should have been.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the fields related to identification numbers and ensure that they are correctly filled out or cleared as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the ID number fields are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment, Infotype 0002 for Personal Data) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the ID number is not supposed to be populated, clear the field and save the changes.
  If it should be populated, ensure that the correct ID number is entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll or process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Processing).
  Infotypes: Understand the infotypes related to employee data, especially those that pertain to identification numbers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAYDEST851 error and implement a solution to resolve it.