How To Fix HRPAYCN002 - Contribution area &1 does not belong to personnel area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 002

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN002 - Contribution area &1 does not belong to personnel area &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN002 indicates that there is a mismatch between the contribution area and the personnel area in the payroll processing. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with contributions such as social security, health insurance, or pension plans.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The contribution area specified in the payroll processing does not correspond to the personnel area of the employee.
  There may be configuration issues in the system where the contribution area is not correctly assigned to the personnel area.
  The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies between the contribution area and personnel area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYCN002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for payroll and contributions.
  Ensure that the contribution area is correctly assigned to the relevant personnel area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to display the employee's master data.
  Check the employee's personnel area and contribution area settings.
  Make sure that the contribution area assigned to the employee is valid for their personnel area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the payroll settings to ensure that the contribution area is correctly linked to the personnel area.
  This may involve updating the payroll schema or rules that govern how contributions are processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll configuration and contribution areas for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  PA20/PA30: Display/Change employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation (where X is the country code).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify payroll and personnel area settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYCN002 error in your SAP system.