How To Fix HRPAYCN064 - Select a correct industry for &1 and contribution area &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Select a correct industry for &1 and contribution area &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN064 - Select a correct industry for &1 and contribution area &2. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN064 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the industry and contribution area for a specific employee or payroll scenario.
  Cause:
  The error message "Select a correct industry for &1 and contribution area &2" suggests that the system is unable to find a valid combination of industry and contribution area for the specified employee (represented by &1) and the contribution area (represented by &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The industry or contribution area may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the correct industry or contribution area assigned.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the employee's payroll settings.
  Customizations: If there are customizations in the payroll schema or rules, they may not be handling the industry and contribution area correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYCN064 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and verify that the correct industry and contribution area are assigned.
  Ensure that the employee's data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the industry and contribution area in the SAP system (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections under "Payroll" and "Organizational Management" to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Validate Contribution Area:
  
  Ensure that the contribution area is valid for the specific industry. You can check this in the configuration settings or by consulting with your payroll administrator.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  If there are customizations in the payroll schema, review the logic to ensure that it correctly handles the industry and contribution area combinations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYCN064 error in your SAP system.