How To Fix HRIESP102 - Error; You have selected too many Payroll Areas: &1 (Maximum 14)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Error; You have selected too many Payroll Areas: &1 (Maximum 14)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP102 - Error; You have selected too many Payroll Areas: &1 (Maximum 14) ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP102 indicates that the user has selected more payroll areas than the system allows. Specifically, the error states that the maximum number of payroll areas that can be selected is 14, and the user has exceeded this limit.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that involves selecting payroll areas, and the number of payroll areas selected exceeds the predefined limit of 14. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating payroll reports, running payroll processing, or executing queries that require payroll area selection.
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRIESP102 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selected Payroll Areas:
  
  Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction where the error occurred.
  Review the payroll areas you have selected and reduce the number to 14 or fewer.
  You may need to run multiple reports or processes if you need to include more payroll areas.
  
  
  
  Use Selection Criteria:
  
  If applicable, use selection criteria to filter the payroll areas based on specific conditions (e.g., by company code, employee group, etc.) to limit the number of payroll areas selected.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom reports or transactions, check with your SAP technical team to see if there are any customizations that could be adjusted to allow for more payroll areas to be selected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction you are using to understand any limitations or guidelines regarding payroll area selection.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you believe that the limit should be increased or if you encounter this error frequently, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance or to discuss potential system configuration changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to payroll processing, such as PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access the payroll areas in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRIESP102 error and proceed with your payroll processing tasks.