How To Fix HRPAYDECI081 - Not possible to position the work center assignment using '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Not possible to position the work center assignment using '&1'

What causes this issue?

When processing a personnel calculation rule, the
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECIOPEC_DFLEXAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___0VVV>operation DFLEX</>
cannot position the internal table WPBP.

System Response

The operation needs to be terminated since the WPBP cannot be further
processed in an undefined state.

How to fix this error?

Use a suitable operation to set the WPBP split of your choice before
calling the operation DFLEX, or within the personnel calculation rule,
prevent wage types without a WPBP split from being processed by the
operation DFLEX.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI081 - Not possible to position the work center assignment using '&1' ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI081 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when the system is unable to determine the correct work center assignment for a specific employee or payroll operation. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the employee's master data.
  Cause
  
  Missing Work Center Assignment: The employee may not have a valid work center assigned in their master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for work centers in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the assignment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's records, such as missing infotypes or incorrect entries.
  Time Management Issues: If the employee's time management data is not correctly maintained, it can lead to problems in payroll processing.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction PA20 or PA30) and verify that the work center is correctly assigned in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Review Work Center Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the work centers are correctly configured in the system. This can be done through transaction CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Time Management Data:
  
  Check the employee's time management records to ensure that all necessary infotypes (like IT0007 - Planned Working Time) are correctly filled out and consistent.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction PU00 to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to work center assignments and payroll processing, such as IT0001, IT0007, and IT0016.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to employee data and payroll processing include PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll driver).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYDECI081 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDECI081 error in your SAP system.