How To Fix 5D819 - The employee's personnel subarea is not in Saarland

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 819

• Message text: The employee's personnel subarea is not in Saarland

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D819 - The employee's personnel subarea is not in Saarland ?

  The SAP error message 5D819 indicates that there is an issue with the employee's personnel subarea not being recognized as valid for the Saarland region. This error typically arises in the context of HR or payroll processing within SAP, particularly when the system is trying to validate employee data against predefined configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Subarea Assignment: The employee may have been assigned a personnel subarea that is not configured for the Saarland region in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The personnel subarea may not be properly set up in the SAP system, or it may not be linked to the correct organizational structure.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry in the employee's master data, leading to the mismatch.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or personnel subarea definitions may not have been updated in the employee records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure that the personnel subarea is correctly assigned.
  Verify Personnel Subarea Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for personnel subareas under the relevant organizational management or personnel administration sections.
  Update Personnel Subarea: If the personnel subarea is incorrect, update it to the correct one that is valid for Saarland.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the correct personnel subarea or configuration, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure compliance with local regulations and organizational policies.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on personnel subareas and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit employee master data and configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D819 and ensure that the employee's data is correctly configured in the SAP system.