How To Fix HRPAYDESVEE021 - &2: Field &4 is initial, &1: &3 must also be initial

HRPAYDESVEE021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVEE - Data Exchange for Compensation Benefits (EEL)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: &2: Field &4 is initial, &1: &3 must also be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESVEE021 - &2: Field &4 is initial, &1: &3 must also be initial ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVEE021 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is a validation issue with the payroll data being processed. Specifically, it suggests that a certain field (denoted as &4) is empty (initial), and as a result, another field (denoted as &1) must also be empty (initial) for the processing to be valid.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be a mismatch in the payroll data where certain fields are expected to be filled based on the values of other fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or rules may not be correctly configured, leading to this validation error.
  Missing Data: Required data for the payroll processing might be missing or not entered correctly in the employee master data or infotypes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDESVEE021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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