How To Fix HRPAY99OC170 - Payroll area &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Payroll area &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC170 - Payroll area &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC170 indicates that the specified payroll area does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during payroll processing when the system cannot find the payroll area associated with the employee or the payroll run being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the employee's master data or in the payroll run configuration does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll area may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the payroll area code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Customization: The payroll area might not have been created or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure that the payroll area is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Areas to verify if the payroll area is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Payroll Area:
  
  If the payroll area does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration path mentioned above.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the payroll area are completed, including assigning it to the relevant company codes and personnel areas.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the payroll area code for any typographical errors in the transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to payroll area configuration in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) is crucial for payroll area assignment.
  
  
  Payroll Area Configuration: Ensure that the payroll area is linked to the correct personnel areas and company codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRPAY99OC170 and ensure that the payroll area is correctly set up in your SAP system.