How To Fix HRPAYDESV517 - Company number &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Company number &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The company number &v1& does not fulfill the formal criteria from
section 1.3.2.2 of the joint circular of the umbrella associations
(Gemeinsamen Rundschreibens der SpitzenverbSnde) for the DEUEV.
According to this organization, this is also not a valid company number
for ELENA.

System Response

The notification is created with the status <ZK>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

Correct the incorrect company number &v1& in the master data. You must
correct the company number of the sender and of the employer in the view
V_T5D0P. You must also correct the company number of the health
insurance fund in the view V_5D11_C.
Note: You can correct this error in the master data without having to
run payroll again.

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 HRPAYDESV517 - Company number &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV517 indicates that the specified company number is not permitted in the context of the payroll processing or related HR functions. This error typically arises in the SAP HR module when there is an attempt to process payroll for a company code or company number that is not configured correctly or is not allowed for the current operation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The company number may not be set up correctly in the system. This could be due to missing configuration in the payroll area or company code settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process payroll for the specified company number.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the company number entered in the transaction.
  Inactive Company Code: The company code associated with the company number may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the company number is correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the payroll area and ensuring that the company code is active and properly set up.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Human Resources > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Define Company Codes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process payroll for the specified company number. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the company number entered in the transaction for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the valid company numbers configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  Confirm that the company code associated with the company number is active. You can check this in the company code settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check the payroll data and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYDESV517 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDESV517 error message.