How To Fix HRPAYSE_MTS_CE020 - &&1: SINK Employee, amount in col. 019, 020, 021, 022, 035, 039 removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSE_MTS_CE - HRPAYSE_MTS_CE

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &&1: SINK Employee, amount in col. 019, 020, 021, 022, 035, 039 removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS_CE020 - &&1: SINK Employee, amount in col. 019, 020, 021, 022, 035, 039 removed ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS_CE020 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This specific error indicates that certain amounts in specified columns (019, 020, 021, 022, 035, 039) have been removed for a "SINK Employee." 
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The error often arises when there are inconsistencies or missing data in the payroll results for the employee in question. This could be due to incorrect configuration, missing infotypes, or errors in the payroll run.
  Employee Status: The employee may have a status that prevents certain payroll calculations from being processed correctly.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the payroll schema or rules that lead to the removal of amounts in the specified columns.
  Incorrect Master Data: If the employee's master data (like infotypes) is not correctly maintained, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure all necessary information is correctly entered and up to date.
  Review Payroll Results: Analyze the payroll results for the employee to identify any discrepancies or missing entries in the specified columns.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll schema and rules are correctly configured. Look for any customizations that might affect the payroll processing.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation for the employee to see if the error can be replicated and to identify the root cause.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  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) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting live payroll processing while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.