How To Fix HRPFD02012 - Caution: Posting was already prepared for DME with RPCDTPC0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD02 - HR-PF: Pension Fund Switzerland

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Caution: Posting was already prepared for DME with RPCDTPC0

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete an infotype record that has already prepared
the DME posting status. Since postings are not updated automatically in
this case, you must delete the posting manually. If you do not delete
the booking, it is not possible to perform the RPCDTPC0 for this
booking.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD02012 - Caution: Posting was already prepared for DME with RPCDTPC0 ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD02012, which states "Caution: Posting was already prepared for DME with RPCDTPC0," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the Direct Bank Transfer (DME) functionality in SAP HR (Human Resources).
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an attempt to process payroll postings for a period where the postings have already been prepared. The specific mention of "RPCDTPC0" refers to the payroll driver program that handles the DME (Direct Bank Transfer) process. The error suggests that the system has detected that the payroll data for the specified period has already been processed or prepared for DME, and thus, it cannot be processed again.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the payroll status for the relevant period. Ensure that the payroll has not already been finalized or that the DME has not already been processed.
  
  
  Review DME Configuration: Ensure that the DME configuration is set up correctly. Check the settings in transaction code FBZP (for payment methods) and ensure that the DME file generation is configured properly.
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll: If you need to make changes to the payroll data, you may need to reverse the payroll posting for that period. This can be done using transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver) to reprocess the payroll.
  
  
  Check for Errors: Look for any other error messages or logs that might provide additional context. You can check the payroll log for any issues that may have occurred during the payroll run.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll driver and DME process for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing, PC00_MXX_DME for DME processing, and PA03 for maintaining payroll areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message HRPFD02012.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.