How To Fix HRCCE_CHG_PY003 - PY areas transferred from pers. assignments to be run in PY together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCCE_CHG_PY - Messages for "Change of Payroll Area" Functions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: PY areas transferred from pers. assignments to be run in PY together

What causes this issue?

You are creating a new personnel assignment A2 for which payroll is to
be run together with an existing personnel assignment A1 (that is, you
have chosen the same payroll area for A2 as for A1 on the hiring date).
The payroll area for assignment A1 will change in the future.

System Response

The system automatically adds the future payroll area change for A1 to
the new personnel assignment A2.
Note
If payroll has been run together for particular assignments in the past,
it must always be run together for these assignments.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCCE_CHG_PY003 - PY areas transferred from pers. assignments to be run in PY together ?

  The SAP error message HRCCE_CHG_PY003 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there are inconsistencies or issues with the personnel assignments and their associated payroll areas. This error indicates that there are personnel assignments that need to be processed together in the payroll run, but they are not aligned correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Payroll Areas: The personnel assignments may belong to different payroll areas, which prevents them from being processed together in the same payroll run.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that do not allow for the correct grouping of personnel assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the master data for employees, such as incorrect payroll area assignments or missing information.
  Timing Issues: If personnel assignments were changed or updated shortly before the payroll run, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Area Assignments: Review the payroll area assignments for the affected personnel. Ensure that all assignments that need to be processed together are assigned to the same payroll area.
  Review Master Data: Verify the master data for the employees involved. Look for any discrepancies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payroll processing. Ensure that the settings allow for the correct grouping of personnel assignments.
  Run Payroll in Segments: If necessary, consider running payroll in segments for different payroll areas if they cannot be processed together.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context and solutions.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the payroll runs correctly without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRCCE_CHG_PY003 error in your SAP payroll processing.