How To Fix HRPAYDESV781 - The following company number must be available: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 781

• Message text: The following company number must be available: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV781 - The following company number must be available: &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV781 indicates that a specific company number (represented by &1) is not available in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to access payroll-related data for a specific company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The company code specified in the payroll processing or report is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured in the relevant payroll area or organizational structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or infotypes related to the employee or company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for defining company codes.
  Ensure that the company code in question is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area:
  
  Check if the payroll area associated with the company code is correctly configured and that the company code is assigned to the appropriate payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (infotypes) to ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct company code.
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.