How To Fix HRPAYDESVBEA013 - &2: City missing in '&1' field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVBEA - BEA Error Notifications

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &2: City missing in '&1' field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA013 - &2: City missing in '&1' field ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA013 indicates that there is a missing city in a specific field, which is typically related to address information in the payroll or personnel administration module. The message format suggests that it is looking for a city name in a particular field (denoted by &1), and it is indicating that this information is required but not provided.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Address Data: The most common cause of this error is that the address data for an employee or a relevant entity is incomplete. Specifically, the city field may be empty or not filled in correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or personnel administration settings that require a city to be specified but are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the city field may have been overlooked or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction code: PA30).
  Verify that the address information is complete, especially the city field. If it is missing, enter the correct city name.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  If the error persists, check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the system is set up to require city information where necessary.
  This may involve reviewing the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0006 - Addresses) and ensuring that all required fields are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks to ensure that all required fields, including the city, are filled out before processing payroll or other related functions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the address fields in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: The error is likely related to Infotype 0006 (Addresses) or other infotypes that require address information.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) for checking and updating employee information.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By ensuring that all required address fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESVBEA013 error.