How To Fix HRPAYDESV596 - For fixed-term contract, a value must be specified in field AVBFRL

HRPAYDESV596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 596

• Message text: For fixed-term contract, a value must be specified in field AVBFRL

What causes this issue?

For a limitation of the employment relationship, you have to specify in
the field <ZK>AVBFRL</> whether the fixed-term employment relationship
was intended for at least two months.

System Response

The notification is created in status <ZK>With Errors.</>

How to fix this error?

Check the corresponding field in the infotype <ZK>Electronic Data
Exchange (0700)</> subtype <ZK>DBKE.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDESV596 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESV596 indicates that for fixed-term contracts, a value must be specified in the field AVBFRL (which typically refers to the "Availability Period" or "Contract End Date" in the context of fixed-term employment). This error usually arises when the system expects a specific value in this field but finds it empty or invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The AVBFRL field is not filled in the employee's master data or the infotype related to the fixed-term contract.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle fixed-term contracts, leading to the requirement for this field being enforced.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the field was overlooked or incorrectly populated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (usually in infotype 0000 or 0001).
  Ensure that the AVBFRL field is filled with the appropriate value (e.g., the end date of the fixed-term contract).
  
  
  
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