How To Fix 3P406 - No personnel area/subarea for key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: No personnel area/subarea for key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P406 - No personnel area/subarea for key &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3P406 ("No personnel area/subarea for key &1") typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Personnel Administration when the system cannot find a valid personnel area or subarea for the specified key. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating or updating employee records, or when trying to assign an employee to a specific organizational unit.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The personnel area or subarea may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T001, T005).
  Incorrect Key: The key provided (e.g., personnel area/subarea) may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the personnel area/subarea and the organizational structure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the personnel area/subarea.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections for Personnel Administration.
  Ensure that the personnel area and subarea are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Key:
  
  Double-check the key you are using to ensure it is correct. Look for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the personnel area/subarea exists for the employee in question.
  Check the organizational structure to ensure that the personnel area/subarea is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the personnel area/subarea. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  T001: Company Codes
  T005: Countries
  T001P: Personnel Areas
  T001W: Personnel Subareas
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to SAP support for more specialized assistance.