How To Fix HRPAYDESV681 - 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: 681

• Message text: Name of company must be specified

What causes this issue?

No company name has been saved.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a company name for the alternative correspondence address in the
personnel area of reporting in 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 HRPAYDESV681 - Name of company must be specified ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV681, 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 company code or organizational structure in the SAP system.
  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: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., PA30 for employee master data) and ensure that the company name is filled in correctly.
  If the employee is associated with a specific company code, ensure that the company code is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the company code and organizational structure. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like OX15 (for company codes) to verify that the company code is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check that all required fields, including the company name, are filled out before saving the record.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant fields. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the infotype or transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes in SAP HR, especially those related to employee master data (e.g., 0001, 0002).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for HR data management include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYDESV681 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the company name is correctly specified in the relevant SAP transactions.