How To Fix HRPAYDESV535 - The Legal Area indicator is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 535

• Message text: The Legal Area indicator is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The value &v1& is not allowed for the "Legal Area" indicator. Only the
following values are allowed:
W: Old federal state incl. the former West Berlin
O: New federal state incl. the former East Berlin

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the view V_T5D0P, change the indicator for the relevant personnel
areas and subarea of the employee.
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV535 - The Legal Area indicator is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV535, which states "The Legal Area indicator is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the legal area configuration for the employee or the payroll run being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Legal Area Configuration: The legal area assigned to the employee may not be valid for the payroll run. This can happen if the legal area is not set up correctly in the system or if it does not match the payroll area being processed.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The employee may not have a valid legal area assigned in their master data (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Payroll Area Issues: The payroll area may not be configured to allow the specified legal area, or there may be restrictions in place that prevent the use of that legal area for payroll processing.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data that lead to this error, such as changes in the legal area that have not been reflected in the employee's records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data (infotype 0001) to ensure that the legal area is correctly assigned and valid for the payroll run.
  Review Legal Area Configuration: Check the configuration of the legal area in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is compatible with the payroll area being processed.
  Validate Payroll Area Settings: Ensure that the payroll area settings allow for the specified legal area. This may involve checking the configuration in the payroll schema or related settings.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Payroll Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the payroll configuration settings in SAP HCM, particularly those related to legal areas and payroll areas.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.