How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY034 - Contract for pers. no. &1 w/ contract type &2 without attributes (T5F42)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Contract for pers. no. &1 w/ contract type &2 without attributes (T5F42)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY034 - Contract for pers. no. &1 w/ contract type &2 without attributes (T5F42) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY034 indicates that there is an issue with a specific employee's contract in the payroll system. The message states that there is a contract for the personnel number (&1) with the contract type (&2) that does not have the required attributes defined in the T5F42 table.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Attributes: The contract type defined for the employee does not have the necessary attributes set up in the T5F42 table. This table is used to define the characteristics of different contract types.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the contract type may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of required attributes.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry, resulting in missing or incorrect information related to the employee's contract.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check T5F42 Table:
  
  Access the T5F42 table in the SAP system to verify the attributes for the specified contract type. Ensure that the necessary attributes are defined for the contract type in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Contract Attributes:
  
  If the attributes are missing, you will need to maintain the contract attributes for the specified contract type. This can typically be done through the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the contract type is correctly assigned and that all required fields are filled out properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to contract types and attributes in your organization to ensure compliance with the required setup.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SE16 (to view table data), SPRO (to access configuration settings), or PA30 (to maintain employee master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on contract types and attributes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and contract management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYFR_PY034 error message.