How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN709 - No contract hours available; zero is notified for Income Code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA_EN - Error Messages for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 709

• Message text: No contract hours available; zero is notified for Income Code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN709 - No contract hours available; zero is notified for Income Code &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN709 indicates that there are no contract hours available for a specific income code in the payroll processing. This typically occurs in the context of payroll calculations where the system expects to find contract hours for an employee but finds none, resulting in a zero being reported for the specified income code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Hours: The employee may not have any contract hours defined in their master data or the hours may not have been correctly entered for the relevant period.
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration that prevent the system from correctly calculating or retrieving contract hours.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry for the employee's time management or payroll data.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not allow for contract hours to be processed (e.g., inactive status).
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation is not run or is incorrectly configured, it may not generate the necessary data for payroll.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data to ensure that contract hours are correctly defined. This includes checking the infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and infotype 0007 (Planned Working Time).
  Review Time Management Data: Ensure that the employee has the correct time management data entered, including any relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 2001 for absence, infotype 2002 for attendance).
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, run the time evaluation process to ensure that the system has calculated the hours correctly.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly for the income code in question.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If the issue persists, consult with your HR or payroll team to investigate further. They may need to check for any recent changes in configuration or data entry processes.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, debugging the payroll run may help identify where the issue is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0007 (Planned Working Time), and 2001/2002 (Attendance/Absence).
  Payroll Processing: Understand the payroll processing steps in SAP, including time evaluation and payroll runs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to payroll processing and time management for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.