How To Fix HRPAYDE_EXTRA104 - E104: The recipient is unknown or is not permitted for this procedure.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_EXTRA - Error messages relating to eXTra-Standard 1.4

• Message number: 104

• Message text: E104: The recipient is unknown or is not permitted for this procedure.

What causes this issue?

E104: The recipient is either unknown or is not permitted for the
procedure in question.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDE_EXTRA104 - E104: The recipient is unknown or is not permitted for this procedure. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDE_EXTRA104 (E104: The recipient is unknown or is not permitted for this procedure) typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when generating payroll-related documents in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system cannot identify the recipient of a payroll document or that the recipient does not have the necessary permissions to access the procedure being executed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Recipient Information: The recipient (e.g., employee, manager, or payroll administrator) may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to execute the procedure may not have the required authorizations or roles assigned to access the payroll data or execute the payroll process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll process that restrict access to certain recipients or procedures.
  Missing Master Data: The employee master data may be incomplete or missing, leading to the system being unable to identify the recipient.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Recipient Data: Verify that the recipient's data is correctly maintained in the system. Ensure that the employee or user ID is valid and active.
  Review Authorizations: Check the authorization profiles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the payroll procedure. This may involve working with your SAP security team to adjust roles and authorizations.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to payroll processing. Ensure that the settings allow the intended recipients to access the payroll procedures.
  Master Data Verification: Ensure that all necessary employee master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking for missing infotypes or incorrect data entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll process you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can provide further insight.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.