How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE003 - Infotype 0003 is missing for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_OFF_CYCLE - Payroll Control Center - Manage Off-Cycle Payrolls

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Infotype 0003 is missing for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE003 - Infotype 0003 is missing for &1 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE003 indicates that there is a missing Infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) for a specific employee (represented by &1) during the payroll processing cycle. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process payroll for an employee who does not have the necessary payroll status information recorded in their infotype records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The employee does not have Infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) maintained in their master data.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The existing Infotype 0003 record may not be valid for the payroll period being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight or error during data entry, leading to the absence of the required infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0003:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select Infotype 0003.
  Verify if there is a record for the relevant period. If not, you will need to create or update it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Infotype 0003:
  
  If the infotype is missing, create a new record for Infotype 0003.
  Ensure that the validity dates cover the payroll period you are processing.
  If the record exists but is not valid for the current payroll period, update the validity dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record:
  
  Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_M00_CRC0) to ensure that the payroll run is set up correctly and that the employee is included in the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code PE03 to run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0003 (Payroll Status): This infotype is crucial for payroll processing as it contains information about the employee's payroll status, including whether they are active, on leave, or terminated.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_M00_CRC0: Payroll Control Record
  PE03: HR Data Consistency Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employee's payroll data is complete and accurate for processing.