How To Fix HRPAYSE_MTS_CE008 - &&1: Validation check: if col. 222 exists and 215 not, fill c.218,219,220

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSE_MTS_CE - HRPAYSE_MTS_CE

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &&1: Validation check: if col. 222 exists and 215 not, fill c.218,219,220

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS_CE008 - &&1: Validation check: if col. 222 exists and 215 not, fill c.218,219,220 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS_CE008 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing within the SAP HR module, specifically concerning the validation of certain fields in the payroll results. The message indicates that there is a validation check that requires specific conditions to be met regarding the existence of certain columns (fields) in the payroll results.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that:
  
  Column 222 (which may represent a specific payroll result field) exists.
  Column 215 (another payroll result field) does not exist.
  As a result, the system expects that columns 218, 219, and 220 should be filled.
  
  This situation often arises due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the rules defined in the payroll processing may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Data: Required data for the payroll processing might be missing or incorrectly entered.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing, they may not be handling the data correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Verify that the fields (columns) in question are correctly defined in the schema.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the employee master data and payroll results to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly populated.
  Ensure that the data for columns 215, 218, 219, and 220 is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the payroll run to see where the validation is failing.
  Look for any custom code or enhancements that might be affecting the payroll results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for your specific version of SAP. There may be known issues or additional guidance available.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message or the payroll processing in your version of SAP. These notes may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll Results
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always perform thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.