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