How To Fix HRPAYDEE2806 - 552001002 Employee unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 806

• Message text: 552001002 Employee unknown

What causes this issue?

This procedure note is obsolete and has been replaced by procedure note
552020202:
<LS>552020202: Employee unknown: The employee's ID no. cannot be
verified.</>

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?

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 HRPAYDEE2806 - 552001002 Employee unknown ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2806 with the description "552001002 Employee unknown" typically indicates that the system cannot find the employee record associated with the specified employee number. This error can occur in various HR and payroll processes, such as when trying to process payroll, generate reports, or access employee data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Employee Number: The employee number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Employee Not Active: The employee record may not be active or may have been terminated.
  Data Deletion: The employee record may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  Organizational Assignment Issues: The employee may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit or may not have the necessary data in their infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the employee's data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Employee Number: Check the employee number for accuracy. Ensure that it matches the number in the system.
  Check Employee Status: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the employee record exists and is active.
  Review Infotypes: Ensure that the necessary infotypes (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment) are correctly filled out and that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit.
  Check for Deletion: Confirm that the employee record has not been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee's data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult with HR Team: If the issue persists, consult with the HR team or system administrator to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for personnel actions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for HR and payroll processes to understand the data requirements for employee records.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.