How To Fix HRPADRUPS014 - Rank Group "&1" is absent in Service Area "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUPS - HR-RU Public Sector Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Rank Group "&1" is absent in Service Area "&2"

What causes this issue?

Rank Group is absent in Service Area

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for rank groups in Customizing for <ZK>Payroll</>
under <ZK>Payroll: Russia -> Public Sector -> Personnel Data -></>
<DS:SIMG.OHARU_PS002>Set Up Ranks</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRUPS014 - Rank Group "&1" is absent in Service Area "&2" ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRUPS014 indicates that a specific rank group (denoted as "&1") is missing in the specified service area (denoted as "&2"). This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee classifications, rank groups, or organizational structures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The rank group specified in the error message has not been defined in the system for the given service area. This could be due to a configuration oversight during system setup or changes made to the organizational structure.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the rank group or service area fields, leading to the system not recognizing the specified values.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), the rank group may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the rank group exists for the specified service area.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration to include the required rank group.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries for the rank group and service area in the relevant infotype or transaction. Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included. If the rank group was not transported, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to rank groups and service areas in your organization to ensure compliance with business rules.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access configuration), PA30 (to maintain HR master data), or PA20 (to display HR master data) to investigate the issue further.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may involve rank groups, such as infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) or infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.