How To Fix HRPAYNLPR_EN209 - Pernr &1: Obligatory indicator &2 has no amount/number (Period &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLPR_EN - Pension Return NL

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Pernr &1: Obligatory indicator &2 has no amount/number (Period &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN209 - Pernr &1: Obligatory indicator &2 has no amount/number (Period &3) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN209 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands, specifically when dealing with employee records (Pernr refers to the personnel number). This error indicates that a mandatory indicator (such as a wage type or deduction) does not have an associated amount or number for a specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The obligatory indicator (e.g., a wage type or deduction) is required for payroll processing but has not been populated with a value for the specified period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of payroll elements, such as wage types or infotypes, that are supposed to be linked to the employee's payroll.
  Incorrect Payroll Data: The employee's payroll data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to missing values for mandatory fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction PA20 or PA30) and check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments, etc.) to ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the obligatory indicator in question is correctly set up and has a valid amount or number for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll schema and the relevant wage types to ensure that they are correctly defined and linked to the employee's payroll.
  Ensure that the wage types or indicators are set up to allow for amounts/numbers to be entered.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, perform a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues that may arise. This can help catch errors before they affect the final payroll run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that may be involved in payroll processing, such as IT0008 (Basic Pay), IT0014 (Recurring Payments), and IT0015 (Additional Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYNLPR_EN209 error message.