How To Fix HRPAYDESV741 - The field 'Location of Employer' (ORT) must not be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 741

• Message text: The field 'Location of Employer' (ORT) must not be empty

What causes this issue?

The field 'Location of Employer' (ORT) is empty.

System Response

The notification is created with the status With Errors.

How to fix this error?

The location of the employer is determined from the data for the
Reporting personnel area for the payroll area and the subapplication
SVBL. The payroll office is the personnel area/subarea &v1&/&v2&. The
name of the employer is determined for the address key &v1&&v2& from the
view V_T536C and the address type CA. If no address is maintained in the
view V_T536C, the location is determined from the view V_T536A for the
address type '/A' and the ID 'D'.
Ensure that the location of the employer is maintained in one of the
views.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV741 - The field 'Location of Employer' (ORT) must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV741 indicates that the field "Location of Employer" (ORT) is mandatory and must not be left empty in the context of payroll processing or employee data management. This error typically arises when you are trying to process payroll or perform actions related to employee records without having filled in the required field.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The "Location of Employer" field (ORT) is not filled in the employee master data or payroll data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or infotypes that require this field to be populated.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system, the ORT field may not have been populated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Fill in the Required Field:
  
  Navigate to the employee master data (usually through transaction code PA30 or PA40).
  Locate the infotype that contains the "Location of Employer" field (typically infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the ORT field is filled with the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the payroll schema and infotype settings to ensure that the ORT field is correctly defined as mandatory.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team if you suspect that the configuration is incorrect.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If you are importing or migrating data, ensure that the data source includes the ORT field and that it is populated correctly.
  Run data validation checks to identify any records that may be missing this information.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users responsible for entering or maintaining employee data are trained to fill in all mandatory fields, including the "Location of Employer."
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment): This infotype typically contains the "Location of Employer" field. It is crucial for payroll processing and organizational reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, specific patches or updates may address underlying issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for guidelines on maintaining employee master data and understanding mandatory fields.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.