How To Fix HRPAYDEE2355 - AGSTNR &1 not available in system; existing assignment AGSTNR &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 355

• Message text: AGSTNR &1 not available in system; existing assignment AGSTNR &2

What causes this issue?

The provided change list contains the employer tax number (AGSTNR) &V1&.
This does not exist in the system. However, the system was able to use
the processing data ticket (NDTIC) provided with the change list to
establish a link to AGSTNR &V2&.

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?

Check whether the AGSTNR &V2& was replaced with AGSTNR &V1& due to a
change of tax number. If this is the case, perform the necessary
Customizing steps to maintain the new tax number in the system.

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 HRPAYDEE2355 - AGSTNR &1 not available in system; existing assignment AGSTNR &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2355 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a specific "AGSTNR" (which typically refers to a wage type or a specific payroll component) in the payroll process. The error message suggests that the system is unable to find the specified AGSTNR in the system, while there is an existing assignment for a different AGSTNR.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The AGSTNR specified in the error message may not be configured in the system. This could happen if the wage type or payroll component has not been defined in the relevant payroll schema or configuration.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payroll data that references the AGSTNR.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some AGSTNRs may not have been transferred correctly.
  Versioning Issues: The AGSTNR might be valid in one version of the payroll schema but not in another.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the AGSTNR mentioned in the error message is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the wage type configuration and ensuring it is included in the relevant payroll schema.
  Review Payroll Data: Look at the payroll data for the employee in question to ensure that the AGSTNR is entered correctly and that there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Update Payroll Schema: If the AGSTNR is missing from the payroll schema, you may need to add it or adjust the schema to accommodate the necessary wage types.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to understand the specific requirements for the AGSTNR in question.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PE01 (to maintain payroll schemas) or SM30 (to maintain table entries) to check and update configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling AGSTNR issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, 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.