How To Fix HRPAYDEPBSZV206 - Employer cannot be determined based on the SPI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Employer cannot be determined based on the SPI

What causes this issue?

From &V1& to &V2&, the notification program 2006 requires an assignment
to an employer for the event that the supplementary pension institute is
overridden. In this case, it is not possible to determine an assignment
automatically.

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?

Create an assignment for the personnel number in view V_PDPBSZV_PA0051
for the period. You can jump to view maintenance in the infotype for the
personnel number you have just processed by choosing "Assignment to
Employer".
Alternatively, you can process multiple personnel numbers using the view
maintenance functions in view V_PDPBSZV_PA0051.

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 HRPAYDEPBSZV206 - Employer cannot be determined based on the SPI ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV206, which states "Employer cannot be determined based on the SPI," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is unable to identify the employer based on the Social Security Number (SPI - Social Security Identifier) provided for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect SPI: The SPI may not be correctly entered in the employee's master data or may be missing altogether.
  Employer Configuration: The employer may not be properly configured in the system, or the relationship between the employee and the employer may not be established correctly.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as incorrect organizational assignments or missing infotypes.
  Legal Entity Issues: The legal entity associated with the employee may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that the SPI is correctly entered in the employee's master data (infotype 0002 - Personal Data). Ensure that the SPI is valid and corresponds to the correct employee.
  Review Employer Configuration: Ensure that the employer is correctly configured in the system. Check the relevant payroll area and ensure that the employer is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  Validate Organizational Assignments: Check the employee's organizational assignments (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the appropriate company code and personnel area.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to check for any inconsistencies in the employee's data.
  Consult with Payroll Administrator: If the issue persists, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP HR consultant to investigate further and resolve any underlying configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes often provide specific guidance on resolving common issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and employer configuration to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are accurate.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.