How To Fix /PRA/PAY_PROC033 - B Notice-1 response date is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PAY_PROC -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: B Notice-1 response date is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC033 - B Notice-1 response date is required ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC033 B Notice-1 response date is required typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with notices related to payroll adjustments or employee communications. This error indicates that a required date for a response to a Notice-1 (which may pertain to tax or payroll notifications) has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The response date for the Notice-1 is not filled in the relevant payroll processing screen or configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll module that does not allow the system to recognize or process the response date correctly.
  Incomplete Payroll Processing: The payroll run may not have been completed properly, leading to missing information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Payroll Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC) and check if the response date for Notice-1 is filled in.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate response date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for Notice-1 processing is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the payroll schema or the specific infotypes related to payroll notices.
  Consult with your SAP HR or Payroll consultant to verify that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Again:
  
  If the error occurred during a payroll run, consider re-running the payroll after ensuring that all required fields, including the response date, are filled in.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and Notice-1 handling for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002) for employee data that may relate to payroll notices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payroll processing, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates related to payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PRA/PAY_PROC033 B Notice-1 response date is required.