How To Fix HRPADDERR013 - Payroll area &1 has status '&2'.

HRPADDERR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADDERR - Retroactive accounting trigger

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Payroll area &1 has status '&2'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADDERR013 - Payroll area &1 has status '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message HRPADDERR013 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll area in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, the message states that the payroll area you are trying to work with has a status that is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error message typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive Payroll Area: The payroll area you are trying to use is marked as inactive or has been set to a status that does not allow processing (e.g., closed for the current period).
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Period Lock: The payroll area might be locked for processing in the current payroll period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas) and check the status of the payroll area