How To Fix HRPAYRULOG_CE004 - Start rule is not customized for key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRULOG_CE - Payroll log for HRUCALC0_CE

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Start rule is not customized for key &1

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a start personnel calculation rule process for key
&v1&.

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?

Enter the start personnel calculation rule in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHARUBP_PY_TAX_008CE>Maintain Taxes and Social Insurance
Payments (Concurrent Employment)</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYRULOG_CE004 - Start rule is not customized for key &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYRULOG_CE004 indicates that the start rule for a payroll process is not customized for a specific key (usually a combination of personnel area, employee group, or other relevant identifiers). This error typically arises during the execution of payroll processing when the system cannot find the necessary configuration to initiate the payroll run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The start rule for the payroll process has not been defined or customized in the system for the specified key.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the payroll schema may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate start rule.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data or payroll-related data that prevent the system from identifying the correct start rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance) and check the payroll schema being used. Ensure that the start rule is defined for the relevant key.
  Verify that the start rule is correctly linked to the payroll area and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Customize Start Rule:
  
  If the start rule is missing, you will need to customize it. This can be done in the transaction code PE02 (Schema Modification) or through the relevant configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to Payroll -> Payroll USA (or your country) -> Payroll Control Record and ensure that the start rule is defined for the specific payroll area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings related to payroll processing are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the payroll area, employee group, and other related settings.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for the employee(s) involved in the payroll run. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on customizing payroll schemas and start rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PE01 (Schema Maintenance), PE02 (Schema Modification), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on payroll configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYRULOG_CE004 error and successfully execute the payroll process.