How To Fix HRPAYFR_DSN017 - The Status Handler has not been created for this personnel number

HRPAYFR_DSN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_DSN - Message class for DSN

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The Status Handler has not been created for this personnel number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN017 - The Status Handler has not been created for this personnel number ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN017 indicates that the Status Handler has not been created for a specific personnel number in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises in the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly in the payroll area.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Status Handler: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a status handler for the specified personnel number. This could be due to:
  
  The personnel number not being properly set up in the system.
  The status handler not being created or configured for that personnel number.
  The personnel number being inactive or not assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the status handler from being