How To Fix HRPAY99OC008 - Personnel area/subarea combination &1/&2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Personnel area/subarea combination &1/&2 is invalid

What causes this issue?

No entry has been found in table T001P for the personnel area/
personnel subarea combination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC008 - Personnel area/subarea combination &1/&2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC008 indicates that there is an issue with the personnel area and personnel subarea combination in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid combination of personnel area and personnel subarea for the employee or the payroll process being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The personnel area/subarea combination may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Data: The combination may not exist in the relevant tables (e.g., T001P for personnel area and T005 for personnel subarea).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the personnel area or subarea fields.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may have rendered the combination invalid.
  Master Data Issues: The employee master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to an invalid combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for personnel area and subarea configuration.
  Ensure that the combination of personnel area and personnel subarea is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the personnel area and personnel subarea are correctly assigned to the employee.
  
  
  
  Check Tables:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., T001P and T005) to see if the combination exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the organizational structure, ensure that the changes have been reflected in the system.
  Use transaction code OOSB to check the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the configuration of personnel areas and subareas to ensure compliance with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  OOSB: Organizational Structure
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T001P: Personnel Area
  T005: Personnel Subarea
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAY99OC008 error message.