How To Fix HRPAYDESV742 - Unpermitted character &1 in the field Processing Feature (VAMM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Unpermitted character &1 in the field Processing Feature (VAMM)

What causes this issue?

The character &v1& in the field Processing Feature is not permitted.
Only the following characters are valid:
Blank (space): Regular contribution statement or correction contribution
statement
S: Reversal of contribution statement
E: Replace the contribution statement transferred for this period
X: Difference contribution statement
If this is a correction contribution statement, 'X' is not permitted as
a processing feature.

System Response

The notification is created with the status With Errors.

How to fix this error?

This is likely to be a program error. Contact SAP Support.

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 HRPAYDESV742 - Unpermitted character &1 in the field Processing Feature (VAMM) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV742 indicates that there is an unpermitted character in the field for the Processing Feature (VAMM) in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the input data contains characters that are not allowed or expected in that specific field.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The most common cause is the presence of special characters, spaces, or non-alphanumeric characters in the field where only specific characters are permitted.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to invalid characters being inputted.
  Configuration Issues: If the system configuration allows for certain characters that are not supported by the processing feature, this can lead to errors.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain invalid characters that are not recognized by SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data entered in the Processing Feature (VAMM) field. Ensure that it only contains valid characters as defined by SAP.
  Correct Invalid Characters: Remove or replace any invalid characters with permitted ones. Typically, this means using only alphanumeric characters.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the payroll processing features to ensure they are set up correctly and that the allowed characters are defined properly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific requirements of the Processing Feature (VAMM) field.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the payroll processing again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on the Processing Feature (VAMM).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payroll processing, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV742 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.