How To Fix HRPAY99CALC205 - Personnel number &1 does not belong to person ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Personnel number &1 does not belong to person ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC205 - Personnel number &1 does not belong to person ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC205 indicates that there is a mismatch between the personnel number and the person ID in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically occurs during payroll processing or when trying to access employee-related data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The personnel number you are trying to use does not correspond to the specified person ID in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The personnel number has been changed or deleted.
  The person ID has been incorrectly assigned or is not linked to the personnel number.
  There are inconsistencies in the database due to data migration or manual entry errors.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that lead to incorrect associations between personnel numbers and person IDs.
  
  
  Data Corruption: In rare cases, data corruption in the HR tables could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number and Person ID:
  
  Check the personnel number and person ID in the SAP system to ensure they are correctly linked. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the personnel number exists and is active in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the relevant HR tables (like PA0001, PA0002, etc.) and verify that the data is consistent.
  Look for any discrepancies in the records that might indicate a problem.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings in the HR module to ensure that personnel numbers and person IDs are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or IT support team. They may have additional tools or access to logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Checks:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, ensure that the migration process was completed successfully and that all necessary mappings were correctly established.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and SE16/SE16N for data verification.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR master data management for best practices in maintaining personnel records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAY99CALC205 error message.