How To Fix HRPAYNLLA277 - IT &1: Last name is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 277

• Message text: IT &1: Last name is missing

What causes this issue?

The last name is missing in infotype &v1&. The last name is, however,
mandatory for the wage return.

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?

Specify the last name in infotype &v1&. Here, you must take account of
the settings in feature <ZK>Social insurance notification</> (<ZH>NLMSV
</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA277 - IT &1: Last name is missing ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA277 indicates that there is a missing last name for an employee in the payroll or personnel data. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when trying to create or update employee records in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the last name field for the employee is either blank or not filled in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0002 - Personal Data).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the last name was not entered or was accidentally deleted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the transfer of personal data, leading to missing last names.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's record in the SAP system.
  Go to Infotype 0002 (Personal Data) and check if the last name field is filled in.
  If it is empty, enter the last name and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the employee's personal data are filled out correctly.
  Validate the data entry process to prevent future occurrences of missing information.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Again:
  
  After correcting the last name, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  If the error continues, check for other related infotypes or fields that may also be missing required information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype is crucial for maintaining personal information about employees, including names, addresses, and other personal details.
  SAP HCM Module: Understanding the structure of the HCM module can help in identifying where data might be missing or incorrectly entered.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit employee data, as restrictions may prevent updates.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly audit employee records to ensure all required fields are populated.
  Implement validation checks during data entry to catch missing information early.
  Train HR personnel on the importance of complete data entry to avoid payroll processing issues.
  
  By addressing the missing last name and ensuring that all employee data is complete, you can resolve the HRPAYNLLA277 error and facilitate smooth payroll processing.