How To Fix HRPAYDESV771 - Company number of grouping of &1 to &2 are different.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Company number of grouping of &1 to &2 are different.

What causes this issue?

Personnel area/subarea &V1& is grouped in personnel area &V2&. However,
the company numbers of the two personnel areas is different. It is also
possible that one of the company numbers has not been entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Personnel area/subarea &V1&
with company number &V3&
Reporting personnel area &V2&
with company number &V4&

How to fix this error?

Ungroup the personnel area/subarea and ensure that only personnel areas
with the same company numbers can be grouped.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV771 - Company number of grouping of &1 to &2 are different. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV771 indicates that there is a mismatch in the company number of the grouping between two specified entities (denoted as &1 and &2). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee data that is associated with different company codes or groupings.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Company Codes: The error usually occurs when the payroll data or employee records are being processed for different company codes that are not aligned or do not share the same grouping.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or in the organizational structure that lead to inconsistencies in how company codes are grouped.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when setting up employee records or payroll configurations can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Company Code Grouping: Verify the company code grouping settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the company codes for the entities involved are correctly configured and belong to the same grouping.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee master data for the employees involved in the payroll run. Ensure that the company code and grouping are consistent across all relevant records.
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If necessary, adjust the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they align with the company codes being processed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to resolve this error in your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review employee records.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payroll processing steps in SAP, as understanding the flow can help identify where the mismatch occurs.
  Configuration Transactions: Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings related to payroll and company code groupings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDESV771 error in your SAP system.