How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY080 - CT (contract data) required to assign activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 080

• Message text: CT (contract data) required to assign activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY080 - CT (contract data) required to assign activity ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY080 typically indicates that there is missing contract data required to assign an activity in the payroll process. This error is often encountered in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the French payroll (as suggested by the "FR" in the error code).
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Contract Data: The employee's contract data is incomplete or not maintained in the system. This could include missing information such as the employee's contract type, start date, end date, or other relevant details.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the rules that govern the assignment of activities based on contract data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or infotypes that are required for payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYFR_PY080 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify that all relevant infotypes (especially infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment and infotype 0002 - Personal Data) are correctly filled out.
  Ensure that the contract data (infotype 0016 - Contract Elements) is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly configured to handle the contract data.
  Ensure that the necessary activities are defined in the payroll schema and that they are correctly linked to the contract data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to employee contracts and payroll processing.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes that may be useful include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYFR_PY080 error in your SAP system.