How To Fix HRPAYDE_0700021 - The payroll currency could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_0700 - Messages for Infotype 0700 (Electronic Data Exchange)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The payroll currency could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The infotype "Organizational Assignment" (0001) is required to determine
the payroll currency. This was not found for &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the infotype "Organizational Assignment" for &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDE_0700021 - The payroll currency could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDE_0700021 indicates that the payroll currency could not be determined during the payroll processing. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is unable to identify the appropriate currency for payroll calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll area or employee master data may not have the necessary configuration for the currency.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not have a valid currency assigned, or the currency may not be defined in the system.
  Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area settings may not be correctly configured to determine the currency.
  Country-Specific Settings: If the payroll is country-specific (e.g., Germany), there may be specific settings that are not correctly configured.
  Currency Type: The currency type used in the payroll run may not be defined or may not match the expected values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (PA30) and ensure that the currency is correctly assigned in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001, IT0008).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area in the customizing settings (SPRO) to ensure that the currency is defined correctly.
  Navigate to Payroll -> Payroll Area -> Define Payroll Area and verify the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency is defined in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Currencies.
  
  
  
  Check Country-Specific Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the country-specific payroll settings to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with specific employees or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the currency determination is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP Help documentation for payroll processing and currency settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRPAYDE_0700021 in your SAP system.