How To Fix HRPAYDESVBEA077 - &1: 'Term. for Operational Reasons Sect. 1a KSchG' indicator is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVBEA - BEA Error Notifications

• Message number: 077

• Message text: &1: 'Term. for Operational Reasons Sect. 1a KSchG' indicator is invalid

What causes this issue?

Only the following values are permitted for the
<DS:DE.P01_SV_EL_AVKUEBETR>Termination for Operational Reasons</>
indicator (AVKUEBETR):
,,Not filled in
J,,Yes
N,,No
If the <LS>Notice/Dismissal by</> indicator contains the values <LS>1</>
(employer), <LS>3</> (employee, employer would otherwise have given
notice at the same point in time), or <LS>5</> (termination contract,
employer would otherwise have given notice at the same point in time),
the field has to be filled in.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your entry for the <LS>Termination for Operational Reasons</>
indicator.

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 HRPAYDESVBEA077 - &1: 'Term. for Operational Reasons Sect. 1a KSchG' indicator is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA077 indicates that there is an issue with the termination indicator for operational reasons in the context of the German Employment Protection Act (KSchG). Specifically, the message states that the termination indicator is invalid, which can occur during payroll processing or when managing employee terminations.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Termination Indicator: The termination indicator specified in the employee's master data or in the termination record does not match the valid values defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the termination indicators or the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000 for Actions, Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when processing the termination or in the employee's master data can lead to this error.
  Legal Changes: Changes in legal requirements or updates to the KSchG may not have been reflected in the system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Termination Indicator:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30) and check the termination indicator in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0000).
  Ensure that the termination indicator is valid and corresponds to the operational reasons as per the KSchG.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for termination indicators in the SAP system (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the path: Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Actions > Define Action Types and ensure that the termination indicators are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the KSchG and termination indicators to ensure compliance with current legal requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If there are data entry errors, correct the relevant infotype records for the employee.
  If necessary, consult with HR or payroll specialists to ensure that the correct indicators are being used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  KSchG (Kündigungsschutzgesetz): This is the German Employment Protection Act that regulates the conditions under which employees can be terminated.
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Infotype 0000 (Actions) is particularly relevant for managing employee actions such as hiring, termination, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to the KSchG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDESVBEA077 error message.