How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS012 - Population code is not set on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS - Declarations in N4DS format

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Population code is not set on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS012 - Population code is not set on &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS012 with the description "Population code is not set on &1" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for the French payroll (as indicated by the prefix "HRPAYFR"). This error indicates that a required population code is missing for a specific employee or payroll run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Population Code: The population code is a key identifier used in payroll processing to categorize employees. If this code is not set for an employee or is incorrectly configured, the payroll process cannot proceed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the employee master data that prevent the population code from being assigned.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the employee's master data could lead to the absence of the population code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify that the population code is correctly set in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment or Infotype 0002 - Personal Data).
  If the population code is missing, you will need to enter it.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll schema is correctly configured to assign population codes based on the employee's characteristics.
  Check the configuration in the payroll driver (e.g., RPCALCX0 for France) to ensure that it is set up to handle population codes correctly.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code PU03 to run consistency checks on the employee data to identify any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll process for France to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that may contain the population code, such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Payroll Schema: Understanding the payroll schema and how it processes population codes can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll errors, particularly those that mention population codes or the specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYFR_N4DS012 error message.