How To Fix HRPADRU_OPERATION_LN011 - Reporting area &1 not relevant for personnel number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRU_OPERATION_LN - Messages for Sickness Certificate Operation Processing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Reporting area &1 not relevant for personnel number &2

What causes this issue?

The entered reporting area is not relevant for the specified employee.

System Response

The system only allows processing of an Electronic Sickness Certificate
(ELN) if ELN processing has been assigned to the reporting area relevant
for the specified employee.

How to fix this error?

Choose the necessary reporting area using F4-search help for the
corresponding screen field.

Procedure for System Administrators

For the processing of ELNs, reporting areas must be defined for report
type <LS>LN</> (Sickness Certificates Processing) in Customizing
activities
<DS:SIMG.OHI99RU_RMS_RA>Define Reporting Areas</> and

<DS:SIMG.OHI99RU_RMS_ORG_RA_OR>Assign Organization Data to Reporting
Area</>.
ELSE
<DS:SIMG.OHARUBP_SC_MGT_010>Assign Org. Data to Reporting Area for
Sickness Certificates Processing</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRU_OPERATION_LN011 - Reporting area &1 not relevant for personnel number &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRU_OPERATION_LN011 indicates that the reporting area specified in the operation is not relevant for the given personnel number. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) processes, particularly when dealing with payroll or reporting functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Reporting Area: The reporting area specified in the operation may not be configured for the personnel number in question. This could be due to the employee not being assigned to the correct reporting area or the reporting area not being set up properly in the system.
  Personnel Number Status: The personnel number may not be active or may not have the necessary data associated with it for the specified reporting area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that prevent the reporting area from being recognized for the personnel number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reporting Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the reporting area is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP HR module.
  Ensure that the reporting area is assigned to the employee's personnel number.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Check the status of the personnel number to ensure it is active and has the necessary data (e.g., organizational assignment, payroll data).
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit that corresponds to the reporting area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee master data (transaction PA20 or PA30) and check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001, IT0002, IT0006) to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Configuration Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your HR configuration team or SAP support to review the configuration settings related to reporting areas and personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error message still appears. This may involve running the report or payroll process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR reporting and payroll processing to understand the requirements for reporting areas and personnel numbers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.