How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL008 - Reporting Area &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL - Reporting management system: Processing layer message class

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Reporting Area &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.5CF3FCDB46F61ED681B2DBFE89244BC7>Reporting area</> &V1& does
not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHI99RU_RMS_007>Define Reporting Areas</> and, if necessary,
create a new reporting area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL008 - Reporting Area &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL008 with the description "Reporting Area &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified reporting area, which is essential for processing payroll data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Reporting Area: The reporting area specified in the payroll configuration or in the payroll run does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The reporting area may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payroll configuration or in the employee master data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reporting Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the payroll settings.
  Verify that the reporting area specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the payroll run parameters and ensure that the reporting area is entered correctly without any typos.
  Check the employee master data to ensure that the reporting area is correctly assigned to the employees.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Reporting Area:
  
  If the reporting area does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it if it has been deactivated.
  Consult with your SAP HR functional consultant or system administrator for assistance in creating or activating the reporting area.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll processing
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access the reporting area.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.