How To Fix 5D717 - Employer's legal area &1 does not match subtype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Employer's legal area &1 does not match subtype

What causes this issue?

You are creating default values for the disruptive event ITD of legal
area &V2&. However, the assigned employer for DEUEV notifications has
legal area &V1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The entry is not allowed. The legal areas must match.

How to fix this error?

Correct the assigned employer or create an infotype 0123 record with a
different subtype.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D717 - Employer's legal area &1 does not match subtype ?

  The SAP error message 5D717 indicates that there is a mismatch between the employer's legal area and the subtype in the context of employee data, particularly in the area of payroll or personnel administration. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process employee data that does not conform to the expected configurations for legal areas and subtypes.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The legal area assigned to the employee does not match the subtype defined in the system. Each subtype may be associated with specific legal areas, and if they do not align, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or updating employee records can lead to this mismatch.
  Changes in Legal Areas: If there have been recent changes in the configuration of legal areas or subtypes, existing employee records may not be updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and verify the legal area and subtype assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the legal area is correctly assigned based on the employee's location and employment type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for legal areas and subtypes in the SAP system (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the subtypes are correctly assigned to the appropriate legal areas.
  
  
  
  Update Records:
  
  If there is a mismatch, update the employee's master data to reflect the correct legal area or subtype.
  If necessary, consult with your HR or payroll configuration team to ensure that the changes are compliant with legal requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll or relevant process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to this error for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to employee master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D717 and ensure that the employee data is correctly configured in the SAP system.