How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE004 - Infotype 0001 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: 004

• Message text: Infotype 0001 is missing for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE004 - Infotype 0001 is missing for &1 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE004 indicates that there is a missing Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) for a specific employee or personnel number (&1) during the payroll processing cycle. This error typically arises when the system attempts to process payroll for an employee who does not have the necessary organizational assignment data in their master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype 0001: The employee does not have an entry in Infotype 0001, which is essential for payroll processing. This infotype contains critical information such as the employee's organizational unit, position, and other relevant data.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number being processed may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The Infotype 0001 may have been deleted or not maintained properly in the employee's master data.
  Time Constraints: The Infotype may not be valid for the payroll period being processed (e.g., it may have been created after the payroll period).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0001: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the personnel number and check if Infotype 0001 exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it by entering the necessary organizational assignment details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the validity dates for Infotype 0001 cover the payroll period being processed. If the infotype is not valid for the period, you may need to adjust the dates.
  
  
  
  Review Personnel Number:
  
  Verify that the personnel number you are processing is correct and corresponds to an active employee in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required data for Infotype 0001, consult with your HR team or personnel administration to ensure that the correct information is entered.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Again: 
  
  After making the necessary corrections, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001: This infotype is crucial for payroll processing as it contains the employee's organizational assignment details. It is essential for determining the employee's position within the company and their eligibility for various payroll calculations.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: To maintain HR master data.
  PA20: To display HR master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: To run payroll (where MXX is the country-specific payroll driver).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Infotypes and payroll processing.
  
  By addressing the missing Infotype 0001, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with payroll processing.