How To Fix 5C211 - The field &1 does not exist in the payroll units for &2

5C211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 211

• Message text: The field &1 does not exist in the payroll units for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C211 - The field &1 does not exist in the payroll units for &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5C211, which states "The field &1 does not exist in the payroll units for &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a field that is not defined in the payroll unit specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The field referenced in the error message (&1) is not defined in the payroll unit configuration for the specified payroll area or personnel area (&2).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype that is being processed.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may not be consistent with the expected structure, possibly due to changes in the payroll configuration or updates that have not been properly applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payroll unit in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Payroll > Payroll: General Settings >