How To Fix HRPAY99CALC706 - Payroll area &1 does not yet exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Payroll area &1 does not yet exist

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create the payroll area &V1&.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC706 - Payroll area &1 does not yet exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC706 indicates that the payroll area specified in the payroll processing does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during payroll calculations when the system cannot find the defined payroll area for the employee or the payroll run being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the employee's master data or in the payroll run does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll area may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payroll area field in the employee's master data.
  Missing Customization: The payroll area might not have been created or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the payroll area settings.
  Ensure that the payroll area in question is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure that the payroll area is correctly assigned.
  If the payroll area is incorrect, update it with the correct value.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Payroll Area:
  
  If the payroll area does not exist, you may need to create it in the system. This can be done through the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the payroll area was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the environment you are working in.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to payroll area configuration in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee details and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  Infotypes: Pay attention to infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) for relevant payroll area information.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to payroll configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAY99CALC706 error message.