How To Fix HRPAYAT_EKS020 - Number of &3 personnel numbers too low in group: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_EKS - Messages for Income Statistics (RPCEKSA0)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Number of &3 personnel numbers too low in group: &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The number of male and female employees (personnel numbers) taken into
account in the statistics within a usage group falls below a defined
limit.

System Response

These personnel numbers are not taken into account in average and median
calculation for the current usage group.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_EKS020 - Number of &3 personnel numbers too low in group: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_EKS020 indicates that there is an issue with the number of personnel numbers in a specific group. The message typically states that the number of personnel numbers is too low for the specified group, which is identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises in the context of payroll processing or reporting when the system expects a certain number of personnel numbers to be present in a group, but the actual count is below the required threshold. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Group Configuration: The group may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to an insufficient number of personnel numbers being assigned.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be missing or incorrectly entered personnel numbers in the group.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to define the group may be too restrictive, resulting in fewer personnel numbers being included than expected.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system affecting the grouping of personnel numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Group Configuration: Review the configuration of the group identified by &1 and &2. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the criteria for including personnel numbers are appropriate.
  
  
  Verify Personnel Numbers: Check the personnel numbers that are supposed to be included in the group. Ensure that they are correctly entered and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria are too restrictive, consider broadening them to include more personnel numbers.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  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: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate personnel data and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.