How To Fix PAY_NL_PENS_MSG017 - Personal number &1 has not been processed during Payroll.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAY_NL_PENS_MSG - Messages for Payroll Return from HCM to FS-CD

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Personal number &1 has not been processed during Payroll.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAY_NL_PENS_MSG017 - Personal number &1 has not been processed during Payroll. ?

  The SAP error message PAY_NL_PENS_MSG017 indicates that a specific personal number (employee) has not been processed during the payroll run. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands, particularly when dealing with pension calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may have a status that prevents payroll processing (e.g., terminated, on leave).
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the period in question, or the payroll run may not have been executed for that employee.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the employee, such as absence records, contract details, or pension plan assignments.
  Pension Configuration: The configuration for pension processing may not be set up correctly, leading to the employee being excluded from the payroll run.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used during the payroll run may not include the employee in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. Ensure that the employee is active and eligible for payroll processing.
  Review Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record for the relevant period to ensure it is open and that the employee is included in the payroll run.
  Validate Master Data: Review the employee's master data for any discrepancies or missing information. Ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Pension Configuration: Ensure that the pension configuration is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the pension plan assignments and any related settings.
  Run Payroll for the Employee: If the employee was inadvertently excluded, you may need to run payroll specifically for that employee or include them in the next payroll run.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to payroll and pensions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), or PC00_MXX_PBS (Pension Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the payroll run in a development or test environment before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll processing.