How To Fix HRPADKR01402 - The section code &1 cannot be assigned to personnel area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADKR01 - Message class HR Korea - Master Data

• Message number: 402

• Message text: The section code &1 cannot be assigned to personnel area &2

What causes this issue?

<DS:DE.PERSA>Personnel area</> &V2& was assigned to
<DS:DE.BUKRS>company code</> &V3& in Customizing. But as defined in
Financial Accounting, <DS:DE.PKR_SECCO>section code</> &V1& is not part
of that company code, and thus cannot be allocated to personnel area
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Use F4-help to select a possible entry. If necessary, you ask the
system administration for harmonization with the customizing settings
in Financial Accounting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADKR01402 - The section code &1 cannot be assigned to personnel area &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADKR01402 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a section code to a personnel area in the Human Resources module. This error typically arises in the context of payroll or personnel administration when the system cannot find a valid mapping for the specified section code in relation to the personnel area.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Section Code: The section code specified in the transaction may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Personnel Area Configuration: The personnel area may not be configured to accept the specified section code. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the assignment from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Section Code: Verify that the section code you are trying to assign is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Personnel Area Configuration: Ensure that the personnel area is correctly configured to accept the section code. This may involve checking the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Section Codes.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to ensure there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration and requirements for section codes and personnel areas.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.