How To Fix HRPAY99CALC109 - Payroll areas &1 and &2 have different time units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Payroll areas &1 and &2 have different time units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC109 - Payroll areas &1 and &2 have different time units ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC109 indicates that there is a mismatch in the time units between two payroll areas in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when you are trying to process payroll for employees who belong to different payroll areas that have been configured with different time units (e.g., hours vs. days).
  Cause:
  
  Different Time Units: The payroll areas involved have been set up with different time units. For example, one payroll area may be configured to use hours while another uses days.
  Employee Assignment: Employees assigned to different payroll areas may have been included in the same payroll run, leading to this conflict.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the payroll areas in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payroll areas in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Areas.
  Verify the time unit settings for the payroll areas involved in the error.
  
  
  
  Reassign Employees:
  
  If employees are assigned to different payroll areas, consider reassigning them to the same payroll area if appropriate.
  This can be done through the employee master data (Transaction code: PA30).
  
  
  
  Separate Payroll Runs:
  
  If it is necessary to keep employees in different payroll areas, ensure that payroll runs are processed separately for each payroll area.
  This means running the payroll for each area independently to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to ensure that the payroll areas are set up correctly and that there are no other underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll area configuration and time unit settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAY99CALC109 error and ensure smooth payroll processing in your SAP system.