How To Fix HRPAYDEPBSZV197 - Employer assignment is intialized as required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPBSZV - PS: Notification Program - Supplementary Pension Institutes

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Employer assignment is intialized as required

What causes this issue?

See <DS:NA.HRPAYDEPBSZV196>No Employer Override</>

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?

Maintain the employer assignment in view V_PDPBSZV_PA0051 for the period
from 01.01.2002 until the day before the start of subapplication ZVMP.

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 HRPAYDEPBSZV197 - Employer assignment is intialized as required ?

  The SAP error message "HRPAYDEPBSZV197 Employer assignment is initialized as required" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the employer assignment for an employee, which is necessary for payroll calculations and other HR-related processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employer Assignment: The employee may not have a valid employer assignment in the system, which is required for payroll processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype records related to the employee's assignment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Initialization Issues: The employer assignment may not have been properly initialized or updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data in the SAP system. Ensure that the relevant infotypes (especially Infotype 0001) are correctly filled out and that the employer assignment is present and valid.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the employer assignment is correctly set up in the payroll schema.
  Initialize Employer Assignment: If the employer assignment is missing, you may need to initialize it. This can typically be done by creating or updating the relevant infotype records for the employee.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify and correct any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HR, particularly those related to organizational assignment and payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employer assignment is correctly initialized for payroll processing.