How To Fix HRPAYDETM006 - Employee group/employee subgroup '&1' '&2' '&3'-'&4' was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDETM - Human Resources Germany - Time Management Interface

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Employee group/employee subgroup '&1' '&2' '&3'-'&4' was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDETM006 - Employee group/employee subgroup '&1' '&2' '&3'-'&4' was not found ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDETM006 indicates that the system could not find a specific employee group and employee subgroup combination. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when trying to access employee-related data in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The employee group or employee subgroup may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry when specifying the employee group/subgroup.
  Missing Master Data: The employee master data may not have been created or may be incomplete, leading to the absence of the specified group/subgroup.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Employee Groups and Employee Subgroups.
  Verify that the employee group and subgroup combinations exist and are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Use transaction PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct employee group and subgroup.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input values for the employee group and subgroup in the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the values match those defined in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings.
  PA20: Display HR Master Data.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T503: Employee Groups.
  T504: Employee Subgroups.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.