How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY037 - Contract &1 with start &2 must be defined with a new contract reference

HRPAYFR_PY037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Contract &1 with start &2 must be defined with a new contract reference

What causes this issue?

A record exists in infotype 16 that starts at the contract start date.
However, this record was entered without a new contract reference.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the reference for your new contract in infotype 16.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYFR_PY037 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY037 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the French payroll system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the contract definition for an employee. Specifically, it suggests that the contract referenced is not correctly defined or that there is a conflict with the start date of the contract.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Contract Reference Issue: The contract referenced in the payroll data is not defined correctly in the system.
  Start Date Conflict: The start date of the contract does not align with the expected contract reference or is not valid.
  Missing Contract Data: The necessary contract data for the employee may be missing or incomplete.
  Changes in Employment Status: If there have been changes in the employee's employment status or contract type, the system may require a new contract reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYFR_PY037 error, you