How To Fix HRPAYDEBW226 - Currency &1 not permitted on key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Currency &1 not permitted on key date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW226 - Currency &1 not permitted on key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW226 indicates that a specific currency is not permitted for a given key date in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in payroll calculations where currency settings are crucial.
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Configuration: The currency specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not allowed for the payroll processing on the specified key date (denoted as &2). This could be due to:
  
  The currency not being defined in the system for the relevant payroll area.
  The currency being inactive or not set up correctly in the configuration.
  The key date falling outside the valid date range for the currency.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may have an incorrect or unsupported currency assigned.
  
  
  Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area may not be configured to use the specified currency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for payroll and currency settings.
  Ensure that the currency is defined and active for the payroll area and the key date in question.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the correct currency is assigned.
  If the currency is incorrect, update the employee's master data with the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Validate Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area is configured to allow the specified currency. This can be checked in the payroll area configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Verify that the key date falls within the valid date range for the currency. If the currency is only valid for certain periods, ensure that the key date is within that range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: To view and edit employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: To run payroll calculations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll calculations proceed without issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYDEBW226 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.