How To Fix HRPAYDESVUV035 - Contents of the FEAN and FEKZ fields don't match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVUV - Error Messages, Payroll Germany, Accident Insurance

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Contents of the FEAN and FEKZ fields don't match

What causes this issue?

Either the <ZK>FEKZ (</>Error Indicator) field shows that the data
record contains errors but according to the <ZK>FEAN </> (Number of
Errors) field there are no errors; or there were errors even though the
data record is without errors.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESVUV035 - Contents of the FEAN and FEKZ fields don't match ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVUV035 indicates that there is a mismatch between the contents of the FEAN (Field for the type of payment) and FEKZ (Field for the payment method) fields in the payroll processing. This error typically arises during the payroll run or when processing payroll-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The FEAN and FEKZ fields are expected to have corresponding values that align with the payment method and type of payment. If these values do not match, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or in the payment method settings that lead to this mismatch.
  Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data may have incorrect or inconsistent entries for payment methods or types of payment.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they might be causing the mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for payment methods and types of payment in the SAP system. Ensure that they are correctly set up and aligned.
  Verify Master Data: Check the employee master data for the relevant employees. Ensure that the FEAN and FEKZ fields are populated correctly and consistently.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on payroll data to identify any discrepancies.
  Review Payroll Logs: Analyze the payroll logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Engage Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further investigation and resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check and correct the data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDESVUV035 error in your SAP system.