How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL801 - The header part is initial in the file

HRPAYIEPAYROLL801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEPAYROLL - Message class for payroll reporting - IE

• Message number: 801

• Message text: The header part is initial in the file

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HRPAYIEPAYROLL801 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL801 indicates that the header part of the payroll file is initial or empty. This error typically occurs during the payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system expects a specific format for the payroll data file, but the header information is missing or not populated correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Header Information: The payroll file that is being processed does not contain the required header information. This could be due to an error in the file generation process.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format, leading to the system not recognizing the header.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the payroll processing module that affect how the header is generated or read.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the file is being transferred from another system or generated from a different module, there may be issues in the data transfer process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File