How To Fix HRPA_ARCH071 - Address used in remuneration statement; first destroy remuneration data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Address used in remuneration statement; first destroy remuneration data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH071 - Address used in remuneration statement; first destroy remuneration data ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH071 typically occurs in the context of archiving payroll data in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the remuneration data associated with an employee's address, which needs to be resolved before you can proceed with archiving.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to archive remuneration data for an employee who still has active remuneration statements or related data that reference the employee's address. Specifically, it means that the system has found that the remuneration data is still in use and cannot be archived until it is properly handled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Remuneration Data: Review the remuneration statements for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant HR transaction codes (like PA20 or PA30) to view the employee's remuneration data.
  
  
  Destroy Remuneration Data: If the remuneration data is