How To Fix HRPAYDEBW002 - User & is not assigned to the second signatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User & is not assigned to the second signatory

What causes this issue?

You have entered a user, however, there is no valid assignment of user
to second signatory.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the entries in table T513A and repeat the procedure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW002 - User & is not assigned to the second signatory ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW002 indicates that a user is not assigned to the second signatory in the payroll process. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when a specific user is required to have dual approval or signatory rights for payroll-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  User Assignment: The user attempting to execute the payroll process does not have the necessary role or assignment as a second signatory in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the payroll process may not have been set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a second signatory not being met.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the appropriate authorizations to perform the action that requires a second signatory.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Go to the user management section in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Verify if the user is assigned to the appropriate role that includes the second signatory function.
  If not, assign the user to the necessary role or add them to the second signatory list.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for payroll processing in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payroll and ensure that the second signatory settings are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the second signatory is defined in the payroll area settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform payroll actions that require a second signatory.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on configuring second signatories in payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  
  Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for payroll processing.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEBW002 error and ensure that the user is properly assigned as a second signatory in the payroll process.