How To Fix 5D820 - The employee's personnel subarea is not in Bremen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 820

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D820 - The employee's personnel subarea is not in Bremen ?

  The SAP error message 5D820 indicates that there is an issue related to the personnel subarea of an employee that is not aligned with the expected values for a specific location, in this case, Bremen. This error typically arises in the context of HR or payroll processing 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 does not correspond to the location of Bremen.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the SAP system may not have the necessary personnel subarea set up for Bremen, or it may not be linked correctly to the relevant organizational units.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an incorrect personnel subarea being assigned to the employee.
  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 in the SAP system to ensure that the personnel subarea is correctly assigned. You can do this using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  Verify Personnel Subarea Configuration: Ensure that the personnel subarea for Bremen is correctly configured in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under the following path:
  
  SPRO > Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Personnel Subareas.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the personnel subarea is incorrect, update the employee's master data with the correct personnel subarea that corresponds to Bremen.
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unsure about the correct personnel subarea or if there are configuration issues, consult with your HR department or IT support team to ensure that the organizational structure and personnel subareas are set up correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Personnel Subarea: This is a key organizational unit in SAP HR that defines specific characteristics for groups of employees, such as payroll processing rules, benefits eligibility, and reporting structures.
  Organizational Management: Understanding how personnel subareas fit into the broader organizational structure in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP's support portal may have additional resources or updates that could be relevant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D820 and ensure that the employee's data is correctly aligned with the organizational requirements for Bremen.