How To Fix 3Q227 - Payroll areas do not match

3Q227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3Q - HR : Messages for Hong Kong

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Payroll areas do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3Q227 - Payroll areas do not match ?

  The SAP error message 3Q227 indicates that there is a mismatch between the payroll areas of the employee and the payroll area defined in the payroll processing configuration. This error typically occurs during payroll processing when the system detects that the payroll area assigned to the employee does not align with the payroll area settings in the payroll run.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Payroll Areas: The employee's payroll area is different from the payroll area defined in the payroll run configuration.
  Incorrect Employee Master Data: The employee master data may have been incorrectly set up, leading to a mismatch.
  Changes in Payroll Area: Changes in the payroll area configuration or employee assignments that have not been updated correctly.
  Multiple Payroll Areas: If an employee is assigned to multiple payroll areas, it may lead to confusion during processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) and verify the payroll area assigned to the