How To Fix HRPAYDESV136 - Workers' compensation association and hazard pay area must be entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Workers' compensation association and hazard pay area must be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV136 - Workers' compensation association and hazard pay area must be entered ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV136 indicates that there is a requirement for the Workers' Compensation Association and Hazard Pay Area to be entered in the relevant infotype for an employee. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error usually occurs when the necessary fields for Workers' Compensation Association and Hazard Pay Area are not filled in the employee's master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these fields to be mandatory for payroll processing.
  Infotype Not Maintained: The relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions or Infotype 0071 - Work Accident) may not have been maintained properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30).
  Check the relevant infotypes (like 0014 or 0071) to ensure that the Workers' Compensation Association and Hazard Pay Area fields are filled in.
  If they are empty, enter the required information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the payroll settings to see if these fields are set as mandatory.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to understand if there are any specific requirements for your organization regarding these fields.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data entered is valid and corresponds to the options available in the system. Sometimes, incorrect entries can also lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to workers' compensation and hazard pay. This includes understanding how they interact with payroll processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on the specific infotypes and their required fields.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user entering the data has the appropriate permissions to modify employee master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the problem.