How To Fix 70106 - Payroll area & not available for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 70 - HR: Messages in Master Data Reporting

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Payroll area & not available for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 70106 - Payroll area & not available for & ?

  The SAP error message 70106, which states "Payroll area & not available for &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the specified payroll area is not available for the employee or the action being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the correct payroll area in their master data.
  Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be active for the specified period.
  Time Management Issues: If the employee's time data is not correctly set up or if there are inconsistencies in the time management module, it can lead to this error.
  Period Locking: The payroll area may be locked for processing in the specified period, preventing any payroll actions from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and verify the payroll area assignment. Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area in the system (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the payroll area is active and correctly set up for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Verify Time Management Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee's time management data is accurate and complete. Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Check Period Locking:
  
  Verify if the payroll area is locked for the current period. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it or wait until the payroll processing for that period is completed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to payroll processing and error messages can provide additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll-related transactions and data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message 70106.