How To Fix 3A106 - All personnel numbers need the same payroll areaa

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3A - Messages HR CZ

• Message number: 106

• Message text: All personnel numbers need the same payroll areaa

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3A106 - All personnel numbers need the same payroll areaa ?

  The SAP error message 3A106 ("All personnel numbers need the same payroll area") typically occurs when you are trying to process multiple personnel numbers (employees) that belong to different payroll areas in a single action, such as running a payroll or generating reports. In SAP, payroll areas are used to group employees for payroll processing, and all personnel numbers involved in a transaction must belong to the same payroll area.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Different Payroll Areas: The selected personnel numbers belong to different payroll areas. Each employee is assigned to a specific payroll area, and if you attempt to process them together, SAP will raise this error.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have inadvertently selected employees from different payroll areas when executing a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Areas:
  
  Verify the payroll area assigned to each personnel number. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data (Transaction PA20 or PA30) and checking the payroll area field.
  
  
  
  Filter Personnel Numbers:
  
  When processing payroll or running reports, ensure that you only select personnel numbers that belong to the same payroll area. You may need to create separate batches for different payroll areas.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a report or transaction that allows for selection criteria, adjust the criteria to filter by payroll area to ensure that only employees from the same payroll area are included.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the payroll areas or how to group employees, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance on how to manage payroll areas effectively.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing and personnel administration for more detailed information on payroll areas and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or enhancements that could affect payroll processing.
  
  By ensuring that all personnel numbers belong to the same payroll area before processing, you can avoid encountering this error.