How To Fix HRPAYDESV637 - Name of company must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Name of company must be specified

What causes this issue?

The name of the company to which the place of work belongs does not
exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check if the name of the company is entered in the address for the
personnel area of reporting (subapplication BDBS).

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 HRPAYDESV637 - Name of company must be specified ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV637, which states "Name of company must be specified," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee data in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that a required field for the company name is missing or not properly filled out in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Name: The most common cause is that the company name field is left blank in the relevant infotype (e.g., infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the payroll area or company code that does not properly link to the company name.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently skipped entering the company name during data entry.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to view or edit certain fields, leading to incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data: Go to the relevant infotype (e.g., PA0001) and ensure that the company name is filled in correctly. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the employee's master data.
  Checking the Organizational Assignment infotype (0001) for the company name.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the company name is supposed to be automatically populated based on configuration, check the following:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the payroll area.
  Verify that the company code is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry: If you are entering data manually, ensure that all required fields, including the company name, are filled out before saving.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant fields. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to access and modify employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling out all required fields in HR master data to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV637 error and ensure that the company name is correctly specified in the relevant records.