How To Fix HRPAYDESV546 - The field for the employer's name must not be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 546

• Message text: The field for the employer's name must not be empty

What causes this issue?

The field <ZK>Name of Employer (NAME1AG)</> must not be empty in the
data module <ZK>Employer Details (DBAG)</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the name of the employer using the reporting personnel area of
the <DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECDAPPL_ELAGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA01_1VVV>
subapplication ELAG</>. If the subapplication ELAG has not been set up,
the system uses the information from the reporting personnel area of the
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECDAPPL_ELENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA01_1VVV>subapplication ELEN
</>
Ensure that the information has been maintained in the relevant
subapplication.

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 HRPAYDESV546 - The field for the employer's name must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV546 indicates that a required field for the employer's name is empty in the payroll or personnel administration process. This error typically arises during the processing of payroll data or when generating reports that require the employer's information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The employer's name has not been entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment or Infotype 0002 - Personal Data).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or personnel administration settings that require the employer's name to be populated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the employer's name may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotypes:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0001 or 0002) for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the employer's name is filled in correctly.
  If the employer's name is missing, enter the required information and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the employer's name is set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to verify that all necessary fields are defined and required settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific process (like payroll processing), validate the data for all employees to ensure that the employer's name is populated where required.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review employee records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the infotypes and fields related to employer information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll or report generation to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0002 (Personal Data) are critical for employee data management in SAP HR.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PA20, PA30, and others related to HR data management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to edit employee data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.