Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPAYSA - Mesasge class for package PC24 
Message number: 048
Message text: EE has no previous civil register number, not applicable for the report
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The SAP error message HRPAYSA048 indicates that an employee (EE) does not have a previous civil register number, which is required for a specific report in the South African payroll module. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when generating reports that require historical employee data.
Cause: Missing Data: The employee record may not have been populated with a previous civil register number. This could happen if the employee is new and has not been assigned a civil register number yet. Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle cases where an employee does not have a previous civil register number. Data Migration Issues: If the employee data was migrated from another system, the civil register number may not have been transferred correctly.
Solution: Check Employee Master Data: Go to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction PA30). Verify if the civil register number is filled in the relevant infotype
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