How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN270 - Employee is leaving, but reason cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Employee is leaving, but reason cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

No reason for ending contract is found in table T5N9M.

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?

Check <DS:SIMG.PAY_NL_B2A_LA_328>Assign Action and Reason to Ending
Contract Reason</> (V_T5N9M) view.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN270 - Employee is leaving, but reason cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN270 indicates that the system is unable to determine the reason for an employee's departure. This can occur in the context of payroll processing or employee management within the SAP HR module, particularly in the Netherlands (as suggested by the "NL" in the error code).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The employee's termination data may be incomplete or incorrectly entered. This includes missing fields such as the termination date or reason for leaving.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the termination reasons. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the employee's termination data.
  
  
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system, they may interfere with the standard processing of employee terminations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYNL_EN270 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (PA30) and verify that all required fields related to termination are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the termination reason is specified and valid.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to employee terminations. This includes reviewing the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions, Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the termination reasons are correctly defined in the system (e.g., in table T503).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the employee's termination data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the HR module for any known issues or updates that might address this error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the error is occurring. This may require the assistance of an SAP technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to employee actions and terminations (e.g., Infotype 0000, 0001, 0002).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing in the Netherlands, as they may provide specific guidance or patches for known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYNL_EN270 error.