How To Fix 5O020 - No employer address found; no ELDA data records created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No employer address found; no ELDA data records created

What causes this issue?

The employer address could not be determined. Therefore, no ELDA
notification was created.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the missing address in the view V_T536C or enter a valid
address for the employer assignment unit &V2& in the view V_5A0A_A.
Afterwards, restart the evaluation report.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O020 - No employer address found; no ELDA data records created ?

  The SAP error message 5O020 ("No employer address found; no ELDA data records created") typically occurs in the context of the ELDA (Elektronische Lohnsteuerbescheinigung) process, which is related to electronic payroll tax certificates in Germany. This error indicates that the system could not find the employer's address information, which is necessary for generating the ELDA data records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employer Address: The most common cause of this error is that the employer's address is not maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing data in the relevant infotypes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the payroll or tax reporting may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the necessary address information.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the employer or company.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Employer Address:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the relevant personnel number (if applicable) and select the appropriate infotype (usually Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment or Infotype 0006 - Address).
  Ensure that the employer's address is correctly entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the settings for the company code.
  Ensure that the address details for the company code are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings in transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Payroll > Germany > Basic Settings > Define Company Address and ensure that the address is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code PU01 to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to ELDA processing for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ELDA Process: Understand the ELDA process and its requirements, as it is crucial for compliance with German payroll regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the required data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5O020 and successfully create the ELDA data records. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.