How To Fix HRPAYDESV606 - Field 'Dismissal for Operational Reasons' (AVKUEBETR) cannot be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Field 'Dismissal for Operational Reasons' (AVKUEBETR) cannot be initial

What causes this issue?

If the field <ZK>Dismissal/Notice Employment Relationship By (AVKUEDU)
</> contains one of the following values, then the field <ZK>Dismissal
for Operational Reasons (AVKUEBETR)</> cannot be initial:
<ZH>1 (Employer)</>
<ZH>3 (Employee; the employer would have otherwise terminated the
relationship at that point in time)</> or
<ZH>5 (Termination contract; the employer would have otherwise
terminated the relationship at that point in time)</>

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the corresponding fields 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV606 - Field 'Dismissal for Operational Reasons' (AVKUEBETR) cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV606 indicates that the field 'Dismissal for Operational Reasons' (AVKUEBETR) cannot be left empty or initialized in the context of the payroll process. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly during payroll processing or when managing employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Field: The field AVKUEBETR is likely defined as a mandatory field in the payroll schema or in the infotype (such as IT 0000 - Actions) that is being processed. If an employee is being dismissed for operational reasons, this field must be populated with a valid value.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related infotypes that are required for processing payroll.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may require this field to be filled out under certain conditions, and if those conditions are met but the field is not filled, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Data: Review the employee's infotype records, particularly IT 0000 (Actions) or any other relevant infotypes that pertain to dismissals. Ensure that the AVKUEBETR field is filled with the appropriate value.
  Update Payroll Schema: If the field is not supposed to be mandatory under certain conditions, you may need to adjust the payroll schema or the configuration settings to allow for the field to be optional.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides for your specific version of SAP to understand the requirements for the AVKUEBETR field.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user processing the payroll has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the employee records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to employee actions and dismissals, such as IT 0000 (Actions), IT 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT 0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system to ensure that the issue is resolved without introducing new problems.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.