How To Fix HRPAYSI_EBO005 - Employee is inactive in eBOL period & - &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSI_EBO - eBOL

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Employee is inactive in eBOL period & - &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSI_EBO005 - Employee is inactive in eBOL period & - &. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSI_EBO005 indicates that an employee is inactive during the specified eBOL (Electronic Bank Online) period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when attempting to perform actions related to employee records in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have been terminated, placed on leave, or otherwise marked as inactive in the system.
  Date Range: The payroll period being processed may not align with the employee's active status. For example, if the employee was active in a previous period but is now inactive, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll or HR module that are not correctly set up, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA20 or PA30) and verify their employment status. If the employee is inactive, you may need to reactivate them or adjust the payroll period accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Period: 
  
  Ensure that the payroll period you are trying to process includes the time when the employee was active. If the employee was inactive during the entire period, you may need to exclude them from the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: 
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the payroll schema and rules to ensure that inactive employees are handled appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the employee's status or the implications of reactivating them, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Error Logs: 
  
  Review any error logs or detailed messages in the SAP system to gather more context about the error. This can help in diagnosing the issue more accurately.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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 processing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling employee statuses and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYSI_EBO005 error and ensure that payroll processing can continue smoothly.