How To Fix HRPAYDESV205 - Company number missing for personnel (sub)area &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Company number missing for personnel (sub)area &1 &2

What causes this issue?

To use the automatic paying office procedure, a company number must be
assigned to sender personnel (sub)area &V1& &V2&. This company number is
a required-entry field in the DSVZ record.

System Response

An incorrect notification is created for the personnel number.

How to fix this error?

Enter a company number for personnel (sub)area &V1& &V2& in view V_T5D0P
and restart the report.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV205 - Company number missing for personnel (sub)area &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV205 indicates that there is a missing company number for a specific personnel (sub)area in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when trying to access employee data related to payroll.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a company code or company number associated with the specified personnel area or sub-area. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The personnel area or sub-area may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the employee master data.
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for the payroll area may not have been maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDESV205 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Personnel Area/Sub-Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the following path:
  Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Define Personnel Areas and Subareas
  
  Ensure that the personnel area and sub-area in question are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to display the employee master data.
  Check the employee's personnel area and sub-area assignments to ensure they are correct and that the company code is specified.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area settings are correctly maintained. You can check this in the IMG under:
  Payroll -> Payroll: General Settings -> Define Payroll Areas
  
  Make sure that the payroll area is linked to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If the error persists, check if there are any missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T001 for company codes, T513 for payroll areas).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Tables: T001 (Company Codes), T513 (Payroll Areas), T005 (Countries).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDESV205 error in your SAP system.