How To Fix HRPAYTR03687 - No self-defined unit found. Processing terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 687

• Message text: No self-defined unit found. Processing terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03687 - No self-defined unit found. Processing terminated ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03687, which states "No self-defined unit found. Processing terminated," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific unit of measure or a custom-defined unit that is required for processing payroll data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Custom Unit Definition: The most common cause of this error is that a custom unit of measure has not been defined in the system. This could be related to specific payroll calculations or configurations that require a unit that has not been set up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific payroll driver being used, leading to the system not recognizing the required unit.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master data or payroll-related infotypes that reference the custom unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Custom Unit:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (usually in the SPRO transaction under the Payroll settings).
  Navigate to the section where you can define units of measure.
  Create or modify the necessary custom unit to ensure it is recognized by the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema being used to ensure that it correctly references the custom unit.
  Make sure that the schema is properly configured to handle the specific payroll calculations that require the custom unit.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data and relevant infotypes to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries related to the custom unit.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any additional guidance on defining units of measure and troubleshooting payroll errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For maintaining employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For running payroll calculations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that all necessary configurations and data are in place, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYTR03687 error and successfully process payroll.