How To Fix HRPAYDEEH206 - No activity area is specified for &1 &2

HRPAYDEEH206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEEH - Notification class for surveys, DE

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No activity area is specified for &1 &2

What causes this issue?

Based on the business operating area, the decision is made whether the
form should be created for the manufacturing industry or the service
industry.

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?

Use the field Business operating area in the Implementation Guide under
Payroll Germany -> Personnel Area Reporting.

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 HRPAYDEEH206 - No activity area is specified for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEEH206 "No activity area is specified for &1 &2" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified activity area for the given employee or payroll period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity area may not be defined in the system for the specific employee or payroll area.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information filled in, such as the activity area.
  Payroll Area Issues: The payroll area configuration might be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to determine the activity area.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they might not be handling the activity area correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payroll and ensure that the activity areas are correctly