How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS066 - No &1 file found for &2 employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS - Declarations in N4DS format

• Message number: 066

• Message text: No &1 file found for &2 employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS066 - No &1 file found for &2 employee ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS066 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific file related to an employee's payroll processing. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with the French payroll (as suggested by the prefix "HRPAYFR").
  Cause:
  The error message "No &1 file found for &2 employee" generally means that the system is looking for a specific output file (e.g., a payslip, payroll report, or other payroll-related document) for a particular employee, but it cannot locate it. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the file name and the employee identifier (such as employee number), respectively.
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  File Generation Issues: The file may not have been generated due to an error in the payroll run or configuration.
  Incorrect File Path: The system may be looking in the wrong directory or path for the file.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's payroll data that prevent the file from being created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYFR_N4DS066 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Run: Verify that the payroll run for the employee was completed successfully. If there were errors during the payroll processing, they need to be addressed first.
  
  
  Verify File Generation: Ensure that the output file was supposed to be generated. Check the payroll configuration settings to confirm that the output file is configured correctly.
  
  
  Check File Path: Look into the configuration settings to ensure that the system is pointing to the correct directory where the output files are stored. You may need to check the logical file path settings in transaction code FILE.
  
  
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll output files. You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data and payroll data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could prevent file generation.
  
  
  Re-run Payroll: If necessary, you may need to re-run the payroll for the employee to generate the missing file.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidance on this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to payroll processing and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.