How To Fix HRPAYCN001 - Contribution area &1 does not belong to personnel area &2, subarea &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Contribution area &1 does not belong to personnel area &2, subarea &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN001 - Contribution area &1 does not belong to personnel area &2, subarea &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN001 indicates that there is a mismatch between the contribution area and the personnel area/subarea in the payroll configuration. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find a valid configuration for the specified contribution area in relation to the personnel area and subarea.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The contribution area defined in the employee's master data does not match the configuration settings in the payroll schema for the specified personnel area and subarea.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect entries in the employee's master data, such as the contribution area being incorrectly assigned.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the contribution area in relation to the personnel area and subarea may not have been set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the payroll settings.
  Verify that the contribution area is correctly configured for the specified personnel area and subarea.
  Ensure that the contribution area is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to display the employee's master data.
  Check the fields related to the contribution area, personnel area, and subarea to ensure they are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If there are discrepancies in the employee's master data, correct them accordingly.
  Ensure that the contribution area assigned to the employee is valid for their personnel area and subarea.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll configuration and contribution areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCN001 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.