How To Fix HRPAYDEEH408 - Industrial sector &1 not relevant for survey

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Industrial sector &1 not relevant for survey

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEEH408 - Industrial sector &1 not relevant for survey ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEEH408 indicates that the specified industrial sector is not relevant for the survey in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the Human Resources module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the industrial sector assigned to an employee and the sectors that are defined as relevant for a specific survey or reporting requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The industrial sector assigned to the employee may not be configured in the system as relevant for the survey.
  Missing Data: The employee's master data may not have the correct industrial sector assigned.
  Survey Settings: The survey settings may not include the industrial sector that the employee belongs to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30).
  Verify the industrial sector assigned to the employee. Ensure it is correct and relevant for the survey.
  
  
  
  Review Survey Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the survey in the system (this may involve transaction codes like SPRO).
  Ensure that the industrial sector in question is included in the survey settings.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the industrial sector is not relevant for the survey, you may need to update the configuration to include it or adjust the employee's industrial sector if it was incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific survey to understand the requirements and relevant industrial sectors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (Customizing), and others that may be used for configuration and reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and modify employee master data and survey configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.