How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40036 - Level of employment =&1 is invalid (FUPER=&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Level of employment =&1 is invalid (FUPER=&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40036 - Level of employment =&1 is invalid (FUPER=&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40036 indicates that there is an issue with the level of employment specified in the payroll processing for a particular employee. The message typically appears in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the payroll area.
  Cause:
  The error message "Level of employment =&1 is invalid (FUPER=&2)" suggests that the level of employment (represented by &1) is not valid for the employee in question, which is identified by the FUPER parameter (represented by &2). This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The level of employment may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000, 0001, 0002, etc.).
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error in the employee's master data, such as an incorrect employment level being assigned.
  
  
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employment levels that have not been updated in the employee's records.
  
  
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may not be handling the employment levels correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA20 or PA30).
  Review the relevant infotypes (especially Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure that the level of employment is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for employment levels in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction SPRO by navigating to the relevant path for payroll configuration.
  Ensure that the employment levels are defined correctly and that they match the levels being used in the employee records.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the organizational structure, ensure that these changes have been reflected in the employee's records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to custom developments or enhancements that may affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll for the employee to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employment levels, such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0000 (Actions).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYCH_ELM40036 error message in SAP.