How To Fix HRPAYDESVBEA018 - DBAG: &1 field empty although &2 is filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVBEA - BEA Error Notifications

• Message number: 018

• Message text: DBAG: &1 field empty although &2 is filled

What causes this issue?

The &v1& field can be empty only if &v2& is also empty.

System Response

The notification is created with the status <ZK><LS>With Errors</></>.

How to fix this error?

Complete the content of the &v1& field.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA018 - DBAG: &1 field empty although &2 is filled ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA018 typically indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data being processed in the payroll or personnel administration module. Specifically, it suggests that a required field (denoted as &1) is empty, even though another related field (denoted as &2) is filled. This can occur in various contexts, such as during payroll processing, data entry, or when generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: A user may have failed to fill in a mandatory field while entering or updating employee data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll schema or infotype settings that is causing the system to expect a value in a field that is not being populated.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the data correctly, leading to this error.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the employee may be incomplete or missing, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the employee's data in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001, IT0002, etc.) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the fields are correctly defined and that there are no missing links between related fields.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are any custom programs or enhancements, debug the code to identify where the data is not being populated correctly.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP standard reports or transaction codes (like PA30 for infotype maintenance) to check for inconsistencies in employee data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific infotype or payroll process to understand the expected data flow and requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.