How To Fix HRPAYDESV034 - Legal area differs in wage type &1, period &3 and personnel area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Legal area differs in wage type &1, period &3 and personnel area

What causes this issue?

Wage type &V1& is assigned to value credit &V2&. Each value credit is
assigned to one legal area. The wage type involves either an accrual of
value credit or a release from work.
In this case, value credit &V2& must be assigned to the same legal area
as the personnel (sub)area, to correctly determine the income threshold
deficit for disruptive events.
However, the payroll results for period &V3& in period &V4& show wage
type &V1& in a different legal area.

System Response

The personnel number is rejected.

How to fix this error?

If the accrual of value credit is involved, you have to use a different
wage type - one assigned to the legal area that matches the legal area
of the personnel (sub)area.
If a release from work is involved, use an organizational change to set
the employee to a different personnel (sub)area.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV034 - Legal area differs in wage type &1, period &3 and personnel area ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV034 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the legal area associated with a specific wage type for a given period and personnel area. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system detects that the legal area defined for the wage type does not match the expected legal area for the personnel area in question.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The legal area assigned to the wage type in the payroll configuration does not match the legal area defined for the personnel area.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may have incorrect or inconsistent entries regarding the legal area.
  Changes in Legal Areas: If there have been recent changes in the configuration of legal areas or wage types, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the legal area assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the payroll settings and verify the legal area assignments for the wage types and personnel areas.
  Ensure that the legal area for the wage type matches the legal area for the personnel area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Verify the legal area assigned to the employee and ensure it is correct and consistent with the personnel area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Wage Type Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the wage type settings to ensure they align with the correct legal area for the personnel area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the payroll configuration or legal area settings to identify potential causes of the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Legal Areas: Legal areas in SAP are used to define the legal framework within which payroll is processed. They can vary by country and may affect tax calculations, social security contributions, and other legal obligations.
  Wage Types: Wage types are used in payroll to categorize different types of payments and deductions. Each wage type can be associated with specific legal areas.
  Personnel Area: The personnel area is a subdivision of the company code in SAP and is used to manage employee data and payroll processing.
  
  By addressing the configuration and data inconsistencies, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV034 error and proceed with payroll processing.