How To Fix RP646 - Please check the payee

RP646 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Please check the payee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP646 - Please check the payee ?

  The SAP error message RP646 ("Please check the payee") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when generating payment documents in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the payee information, which could be related to various factors such as missing or incorrect data.
  Causes of Error RP646
  
  
  Missing Payee Information: The payee (employee or vendor) may not have been set up correctly in the system, or required fields may be missing.
  
  
  Incorrect Payee Data: The payee's data might be incorrect, such as an invalid bank account number, incorrect tax information, or missing address details.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the payee's master data and the payroll or payment processing data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process payments for the specified payee.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the payroll or payment processing settings that affect how payees are handled.
  
  
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