How To Fix HRPAYCH_LSE021 - The BUR no. could not be determined using payroll unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_LSE - Notifications for the Wage Structure Survey

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The BUR no. could not be determined using payroll unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE021 - The BUR no. could not be determined using payroll unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE021 indicates that the system was unable to determine the Business Unit Reference (BUR) number using the specified payroll unit. This error typically arises during payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the payroll area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll unit may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the payroll unit does not have an associated BUR number in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Payroll Unit: The payroll unit specified in the payroll run may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the payroll unit or employee records.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll units in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the payroll unit is correctly defined and that it has a valid BUR number associated with it.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Unit:
  
  Check the payroll unit being used in the payroll run. Ensure that it is valid and exists in the system.
  You can use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to check employee master data and see if the payroll unit is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., employee records, organizational assignments) is complete and accurate.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll unit and related data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the determination of the BUR number is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll processing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for HRPAYCH_LSE021 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYCH_LSE021 error in your SAP system.