How To Fix HRPAYDECI202 - Enter cost assignment or workplace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Enter cost assignment or workplace

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI202 - Enter cost assignment or workplace ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI202 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system requires a cost assignment or workplace to be specified for the payroll processing of an employee, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Assignment: The employee's payroll data does not have a cost center or internal order assigned.
  Missing Workplace: The employee's master data may not have a workplace defined, which is necessary for payroll calculations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotypes related to cost assignment and workplace.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30).
  Verify that the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001 - Organizational Assignment, IT0006 - Addresses) have the correct cost center and workplace assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Cost Assignment:
  
  If the cost center is missing, you can add it in the relevant infotype (usually IT0001 or IT0027).
  Ensure that the cost center is valid and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Workplace:
  
  If the workplace is not defined, you can add it in the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the workplace is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema and ensure that the necessary fields for cost assignment and workplace are included.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team if there are any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific infotypes and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that deal with organizational assignments and cost assignments, such as IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), IT0027 (Cost Distribution), and IT0006 (Addresses).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions) to manage employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR.