How To Fix HRPAYDEST241 - Change in legal person without change of statement period in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Change in legal person without change of statement period in &1

What causes this issue?

A change of the legal person was detected for the personnel number, but
the statement period in the Tax Data infotype (0012) did not change on
the key date of the change of legal person.

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?

Correct the statement periods in the Tax Data infotype (0012) and run
payroll again for the affected personnel number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST241 - Change in legal person without change of statement period in &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST241 indicates that there is a change in the legal entity (or legal person) associated with a payroll area or employee without a corresponding change in the statement period. This situation typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there are changes in the organizational structure or legal entities that affect payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Legal Entity: The error occurs when an employee's payroll data is being processed, and there is a change in the legal entity (e.g., due to a merger, acquisition, or reorganization) without a corresponding update to the statement period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll area settings or in the employee's master data that do not align with the expected legal entity changes.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as incorrect assignment to a legal entity or payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that the legal entity and payroll area are correctly assigned. Make sure that the changes in the legal entity are reflected in the employee's records.
  Update Statement Period: If there has been a change in the legal entity, ensure that the statement period is also updated accordingly. This may involve adjusting the payroll control record or the relevant configuration settings.
  Review Payroll Area Configuration: Check the configuration of the payroll area to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle changes in legal entities. This may involve consulting with your SAP HR configuration team.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to verify that the error has been resolved and that payroll can be processed without issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HR Module: This error is specific to the SAP HR module, particularly in the payroll processing area.
  Legal Entity Changes: Understanding how legal entities are defined and managed within your SAP system is crucial for resolving this error.
  Payroll Control Record: Familiarize yourself with the payroll control record, as it plays a significant role in payroll processing and may need to be adjusted when changes occur.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and ensuring that all relevant data is consistent and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEST241 error and proceed with payroll processing.