How To Fix HRPAYDEST216 - Persons not relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Persons not relevant

What causes this issue?

Number of persons for which no statement is required.
A statement does not have to be created, for example, if the person is
neither fully nor partially liable to tax.

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?

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 HRPAYDEST216 - Persons not relevant ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST216 ("Persons not relevant") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This message indicates that the system has identified that certain personnel records or employees are not relevant for the payroll run you are attempting to execute. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have a status that excludes them from payroll processing (e.g., inactive, on leave, or terminated).
  Payroll Area: The employee may not belong to the payroll area that is being processed.
  Time Management Issues: There may be issues with time data or absence records that make the employee ineligible for payroll.
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., infotypes) for the employee can lead to this error.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the period being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. If they are inactive or terminated, they may not be included in the payroll run.
  Review Payroll Area: Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area that is being processed.
  Examine Time Data: Check the employee's time management records for any discrepancies or missing entries that could affect payroll eligibility.
  Validate Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Check Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is correctly configured for the payroll period you are processing. It should allow for the processing of the relevant employees.
  Run Reports: Use standard SAP reports (e.g., RPCALCULATE) to identify any issues with the employees in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEST216 error and successfully process payroll for the relevant employees.