How To Fix WZ454 - Specify the Payroll number of the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Specify the Payroll number of the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ454 - Specify the Payroll number of the user ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZ454 - Specify the Payroll number of the user
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when the system requires a payroll number to be assigned to a user but it has not been specified. In SAP HR (Human Resources) or Payroll processing, each user or employee involved in payroll activities must have a payroll number assigned to ensure correct payroll processing and identification.
  Typically, this message occurs during payroll processing or when maintaining user master data if the payroll number field is left blank or not maintained properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ454 message, you need to specify the payroll number for the user in question. Here are the steps:
  
  
  Identify the User/Employee:
  Determine which user or employee record is missing the payroll number.
  
  
  Maintain Payroll Number:  
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for maintaining employee master data, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee number and select the appropriate infotype related to payroll (e.g.,