How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS103 - Section 40 not found for employee num. SS: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS - Declarations in N4DS format

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Section 40 not found for employee num. SS: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS103 - Section 40 not found for employee num. SS: &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS103 Section 40 not found for employee num. SS: &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 suggests that the system is unable to find the required data for a specific section (Section 40) for the employee identified by the employee number.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary data for Section 40 is not maintained in the system for the specified employee. This could be due to missing infotypes or incorrect data entries.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the payroll configuration that prevent the system from correctly processing the data for Section 40.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The employee may not be assigned to the correct payroll area or group that corresponds to the data required for Section 40.
  Data Migration Issues: If the employee data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in incomplete or missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify that all relevant infotypes (such as infotype 0000, 0001, 0002, etc.) for the employee are correctly maintained. Pay special attention to infotypes related to payroll and tax information.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration for Section 40 is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the payroll schema and rules to ensure that Section 40 is defined and linked to the appropriate infotypes.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation for the employee to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll area and Section 40 to ensure compliance with local regulations and requirements.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes for payroll processing in SAP HR, especially those related to the French payroll.
  Payroll Schema: Understand the payroll schema used in your organization and how it processes different sections, including Section 40.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific payroll area to find any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message HRPAYFR_N4DS103 Section 40 not found for employee num. SS: &1.