How To Fix HRPAY99CALC111 - Main payroll area was changed to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Main payroll area was changed to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC111 - Main payroll area was changed to &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC111 indicates that the main payroll area for an employee has been changed to a new value (represented by &1). This error typically arises during payroll processing when there is a discrepancy or inconsistency in the payroll area settings for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Payroll Area: The main payroll area for the employee has been modified, which can happen due to organizational changes, employee transfers, or updates in the employee's master data.
  Inconsistent Data: The payroll area change may not be reflected consistently across all relevant infotypes or payroll-related data.
  Timing Issues: The change in payroll area might have occurred after the payroll run was initiated, leading to conflicts in the payroll processing logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the payroll area is correctly set. You can check infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and infotype 0003 (Payroll Status).
  Consistency Check: Ensure that all relevant infotypes are consistent with the new payroll area. If there are discrepancies, correct them.
  Re-run Payroll: If the payroll area was changed after the payroll run was initiated, you may need to re-run the payroll for the affected period.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to understand when and why the payroll area was changed. This can help identify if the change was intentional or an error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll processing guidelines for specific instructions related to payroll area changes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may affect payroll processing, such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0003 (Payroll Status), and 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Payroll Area Configuration: Understand how payroll areas are configured in your SAP system and the implications of changing them.
  Testing: If you are making changes to payroll areas, consider testing in a development or quality environment before applying changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that payroll processing continues smoothly.