How To Fix HRPIQ00HRBP154 - No payment lock reason determination maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00HRBP - Messages for customizing check (English)

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No payment lock reason determination maintained

What causes this issue?

No payment lock reason determination has been maintained.
Lock reason determination table cannot be empty, otherwise the relevant
fields for the contract account will have no value.

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP154 - No payment lock reason determination maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00HRBP154 indicates that there is no payment lock reason determination maintained in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when handling employee payments in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to process a payment for an employee but cannot find a defined reason for locking the payment. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment lock reason determination has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for payment lock reasons may be incorrectly defined or not assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the system from determining the appropriate lock reason.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Payment Lock Reason.
  Ensure that the payment lock reasons are defined and that the determination rules are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payment Lock Reasons:
  
  If no payment lock reasons are maintained, you will need to create them. Define the reasons that should be available for locking payments.
  Assign these reasons to the relevant payroll areas or employee groups as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that all necessary fields related to payment processing are correctly filled out.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payment processing.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll or payment process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring payment lock reasons and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check employee data and run payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error HRPIQ00HRBP154 and ensure that payment processing can proceed without issues.