How To Fix HRCALCOREPORT018 - Payroll area &1 not maintained

HRCALCOREPORT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALCOREPORT - Messages for payroll reports (CO)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Payroll area &1 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALCOREPORT018 - Payroll area &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRCALCOREPORT018 indicates that the payroll area specified in the report is not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to run a payroll-related report or transaction, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified payroll area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll area has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the report does not exist or is misspelled.
  Inactive Payroll Area: The payroll area may exist but is not active or properly configured for the current period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Areas.
  Ensure that the payroll area in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area in Report:
  
  Double-check the payroll area you are entering