How To Fix HRPADRUREPORTS002 - The employee does not work in the selected legal person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUREPORTS - HR-RU: message class for HR RU reports

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The employee does not work in the selected legal person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRUREPORTS002 - The employee does not work in the selected legal person ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRUREPORTS002 indicates that the employee you are trying to process does not belong to the selected legal entity (legal person) in the system. This error typically arises in the context of HR reporting or payroll processing when there is a mismatch between the employee's assigned legal entity and the one you are trying to use for the report or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Legal Entity Selection: The user may have selected the wrong legal entity in the report or transaction.
  Employee Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the selected legal entity in their master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If there has been a recent data migration or changes in the organizational structure, the employee's assignment may not have been updated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the employee data for the selected legal entity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Legal Entity: Check the legal entity selected in the report or transaction. Ensure that it matches the legal entity to which the employee is assigned.
  Check Employee Master Data: Go to the employee's master data (using transaction PA20 or PA30) and verify the legal entity assignment. If the employee is not assigned to the correct legal entity, you may need to update their data.
  Update Organizational Structure: If there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, ensure that all employees are correctly assigned to their respective legal entities.
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unsure about the correct legal entity or how to make changes, consult with your HR department or IT support team for assistance.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the employee data for the selected legal entity. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  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 checking and updating employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider training sessions on HR reporting and data management in SAP to better understand how legal entities and employee assignments work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employee data is correctly aligned with the selected legal entity.