How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY029 - Errors in character &1: value 21 not valid (Therapeutic Part Time).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Errors in character &1: value 21 not valid (Therapeutic Part Time).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY029 - Errors in character &1: value 21 not valid (Therapeutic Part Time). ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY029 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a specific character in the payroll processing for France, particularly related to the "Therapeutic Part Time" (Temps Partiel Thérapeutique) configuration. The error message specifies that the value "21" is not valid for the character in question.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Value: The value "21" is not recognized as a valid entry for the specified character in the payroll schema or configuration. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration in the payroll settings.
  A missing or incorrect entry in the relevant infotype (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay).
  A mismatch between the expected values for the character and the values defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a data entry error when inputting the employee's details or payroll information.
  
  
  Custom Configuration: If there are customizations in the payroll schema, the value may not have been accounted for in the custom logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the payroll schema related to "Therapeutic Part Time". Ensure that the valid values for the character in question are correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Infotypes: Check the relevant infotypes (like infotype 0008) for the employee in question to ensure that the values entered are valid and correspond to the expected values in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll processing for France to understand the valid values for the character and any recent changes that may have been made.
  
  
  Adjust Data: If the value "21" is indeed incorrect, update the employee's data to reflect a valid value as per the configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance, especially if there are customizations involved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that may affect payroll processing, such as infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  Payroll Schema: Understand the payroll schema used in your organization, particularly any customizations that may have been implemented.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on the configuration of "Therapeutic Part Time".
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.