How To Fix HRPAYCN003 - Contribution area &1 does not belong to personnel subarea &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 003

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN003 - Contribution area &1 does not belong to personnel subarea &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN003 indicates that there is a mismatch between the contribution area and the personnel subarea in the payroll configuration. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find a valid mapping between the specified contribution area and the personnel subarea for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The contribution area defined in the employee's master data does not correspond to the personnel subarea assigned to that employee.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to a mismatch.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the contribution area in relation to the personnel subarea may not have been set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction PA30).
  Verify the personnel subarea and contribution area assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the contribution area is valid for the specified personnel subarea.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Access the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Payroll -> Payroll: General Settings -> Define Contribution Areas.
  Check if the contribution area is correctly assigned to the relevant personnel subarea.
  If necessary, create or modify the configuration to ensure that the contribution area is linked to the correct personnel subarea.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Personnel Subarea: This is a subdivision of the personnel area and is used to define specific characteristics for groups of employees.
  Contribution Area: This refers to the area in payroll where contributions (like social security, health insurance, etc.) are calculated.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (Customizing), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYCN003 error message in SAP.