How To Fix HRPAYNLPR_EN437 - Contract hours per week is missing in IT0808

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLPR_EN - Pension Return NL

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Contract hours per week is missing in IT0808

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN437 - Contract hours per week is missing in IT0808 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN437 indicates that the contract hours per week are missing in the infotype IT0808 (which is typically used for employee contract information in the Netherlands). This error usually arises during payroll processing or when trying to maintain employee data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the required field for contract hours per week has not been filled in the relevant infotype (IT0808). This field is essential for payroll calculations, as it defines the number of hours an employee is contracted to work each week.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the contract hours per week are correctly maintained in IT0808. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Infotype:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Employee:
  
  Enter the personnel number of the employee for whom you are encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Choose Infotype 0808:
  
  Select infotype 0808 (Contract Data) from the list of infotypes.
  
  
  
  Maintain Contract Hours:
  
  Check if the field for "Contract hours per week" is filled. If it is empty, enter the appropriate number of hours that the employee is contracted to work each week.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  After making the necessary updates, re-run the payroll process to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0808: This infotype is used to store contract-related information for employees, including contract type, start and end dates, and working hours.
  Payroll Processing: The contract hours per week are crucial for calculating the employee's salary, overtime, and other payroll-related calculations.
  SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues, check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical support for further assistance.