How To Fix HRPAYDEST018 - Personnel area &1, subarea &2 not in Saarland

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Personnel area &1, subarea &2 not in Saarland

What causes this issue?

Employee association contributions can only be registered for places of
work in Saarland.

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?

Check whether the Customizing for the plant section and the the
employee master data is correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST018 - Personnel area &1, subarea &2 not in Saarland ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST018 indicates that there is an issue related to the personnel area and subarea configuration in the context of payroll processing. Specifically, it suggests that the personnel area and subarea combination you are trying to use is not valid for the Saarland region in Germany.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The personnel area and subarea combination may not be correctly configured in the system for the Saarland region. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry where the personnel area or subarea is incorrectly specified.
  Master Data Issues: The employee master data may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when processing payroll.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for personnel administration and payroll.
  Verify that the personnel area and subarea for Saarland are correctly defined and that they match the expected values.
  Ensure that the necessary payroll schemas and rules are set up for the Saarland region.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (infotypes) for the personnel area and subarea assignments.
  Ensure that the personnel area and subarea are correctly assigned to the employee records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to HR configuration for the Saarland region to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration for the Saarland region.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your HR team is trained on the specific configurations required for different regions, especially if your organization operates in multiple locations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRPAYDEST018 error in your SAP system.