How To Fix HRPAY99_PAYROLL_CE002 - Assignments for which joint payroll is required must remain linked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99_PAYROLL_CE - Messages for CE Payroll in SAP HR Environment

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Assignments for which joint payroll is required must remain linked

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign existing personnel assignments to a new
person. However, the system has previously run payroll for these
assignments together with other assignments that you have not assigned
to this person.

System Response

To prevent inconsistencies in payroll and its subsequent activities,
this assignment is not possible.

How to fix this error?

If you want to assign an existing personnel assignment to a new person,
you also have to assign this person all of the other personnel
assignments for which the system runs payroll together with the
personnel assignment in question.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99_PAYROLL_CE002 - Assignments for which joint payroll is required must remain linked ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99_PAYROLL_CE002 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of employees in a joint payroll scenario. This error typically arises when the system detects that certain payroll assignments that require joint payroll processing are not properly linked or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The employee's payroll area or assignment may not be correctly set up for joint payroll processing.
  Missing Links: There may be missing links between the employee's records in different payroll areas or between different payroll systems.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data that prevent the system from recognizing the necessary links for joint payroll.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Assignment: Employees may be assigned to the wrong payroll area, which does not support joint payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary fields are correctly filled out, especially those related to payroll area and joint payroll settings.
  Verify Payroll Area Configuration: Ensure that the payroll areas involved in the joint payroll are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings for joint payroll in the configuration.
  Link Assignments: Make sure that the assignments for the employees requiring joint payroll are properly linked. This may involve checking the infotypes related to payroll assignments (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to joint payroll processing for specific configuration steps or troubleshooting tips.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Joint Payroll: This is a scenario where payroll processing is handled across different payroll areas or systems, often used in multinational companies or organizations with complex payroll structures.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes (e.g., 0001, 0002, 0003) that may affect payroll processing and assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on joint payroll configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAY99_PAYROLL_CE002 error message in your SAP system.