How To Fix HRPAYNLPR_EN028 - Start date for income relationship (PRAP-IRBEG) is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLPR_EN - Pension Return NL

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Start date for income relationship (PRAP-IRBEG) is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN028 - Start date for income relationship (PRAP-IRBEG) is initial ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN028 indicates that there is an issue with the start date for an income relationship in the payroll process. Specifically, the error states that the start date for the income relationship (field PRAP-IRBEG) is initial, meaning it has not been set or is empty.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Date: The most common cause of this error is that the start date for the income relationship has not been entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions or Infotype 0015 - Additional Payments).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll settings or in the infotype settings that prevents the start date from being populated correctly.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the user may have overlooked entering the start date for the income relationship.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0014 or 0015) for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the start date for the income relationship is filled in correctly. If it is empty, enter the appropriate start date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the income relationship is set up correctly and that there are no missing parameters that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all related infotypes are consistent and that there are no gaps in the data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll processing and income relationships for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes (0014, 0015) and their fields to understand how income relationships are structured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user entering the data has the appropriate permissions to modify payroll-related infotypes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.