How To Fix HRPAYTR02473 - & : requirement & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: & : requirement & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02473 - & : requirement & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02473 typically indicates that a specific requirement referenced in a payroll schema does not exist in the system. This can occur during payroll processing when the system tries to execute a rule or function that relies on a requirement that has not been defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Requirement: The requirement that is being called in the payroll schema is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The requirement may have been deleted or not properly configured in the payroll schema.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the requirement may not have been included in the transport request.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch if the payroll schema is expecting a requirement that exists in another environment but not in the current one.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Payroll Schema: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance) and check the payroll schema being used. Look for the specific requirement that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Define the Requirement:
  
  If the requirement does not exist, you will need to create it. You can do this in transaction code PE02 (Requirement Maintenance). Make sure to define the requirement according to the business logic needed.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including requirements, were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the payroll schema and requirements to ensure that you are following the correct configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Schema Maintenance
  PE02: Requirement Maintenance
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and examples of similar issues.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAYTR02473 error and implement a solution to resolve it.