How To Fix HRGB_PAE536 - PAE Error; Payroll areas have to be the same period parameter. (&1/&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_PAE - HR: Messages for pension auto enrolment

• Message number: 536

• Message text: PAE Error; Payroll areas have to be the same period parameter. (&1/&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_PAE536 - PAE Error; Payroll areas have to be the same period parameter. (&1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_PAE536 indicates that there is a mismatch in the payroll areas for the period parameters being processed in the payroll run. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a payroll process (like a payroll run or a report) for employees who belong to different payroll areas within the same period.
  Cause:
  
  Different Payroll Areas: The employees selected for the payroll run belong to different payroll areas, which is not allowed for the specific payroll processing you are attempting.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the payroll run may inadvertently include employees from multiple payroll areas.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the payroll area definitions that are causing this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Payroll Areas: Verify the payroll areas of the employees included in the payroll run. Ensure that all selected employees belong to the same payroll area.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria for the payroll run to ensure that only employees from the same payroll area are included.
  Run Payroll Separately: If you have employees in different payroll areas, run the payroll for each payroll area separately.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema and payroll area definitions to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area) to check and maintain payroll area settings.
  Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that it is configured to handle the payroll areas correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and handling payroll areas.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all employees selected for the payroll run belong to the same payroll area, you should be able to resolve the HRGB_PAE536 error.