How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY031 - Contract of personnel number &1 valid on &2 without initial end date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Contract of personnel number &1 valid on &2 without initial end date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY031 - Contract of personnel number &1 valid on &2 without initial end date. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY031 indicates that there is an issue with the contract of a personnel number in the payroll system. Specifically, it means that the contract for the specified personnel number is valid on a certain date but does not have an initial end date defined. This can lead to issues in payroll processing, as the system requires a clear definition of the contract's validity period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing End Date: The contract for the employee does not have an initial end date, which is necessary for the payroll system to determine the duration of the contract.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry when creating or updating the employee's contract.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the HR module that affect how contracts are managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Details: Review the employee's contract details in the SAP system. Ensure that the contract has a valid start date and an appropriate end date.
  Update Contract Information: If the end date is missing, update the contract to include an initial end date. This can typically be done in the infotype related to the employee's contract (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Consult HR Master Data: If you are unsure how to proceed, consult with your HR master data team or SAP HR consultant to ensure that the employee's data is correctly maintained.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on HR data to identify and correct any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0002 (Personal Data) where contract details are maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on managing employee contracts and payroll processing.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll calculations are correct.
  
  By addressing the missing end date and ensuring that all contract details are correctly maintained, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYFR_PY031 error and proceed with payroll processing without issues.