How To Fix HRPAYFR_DSN201 - &1 schema does not contain report category "C"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_DSN - Message class for DSN

• Message number: 201

• Message text: &1 schema does not contain report category "C"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN201 - &1 schema does not contain report category "C" ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN201 indicates that the specified schema does not contain the report category "C". This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is trying to access a report category that is not defined in the payroll schema.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Report Category: The payroll schema you are using does not have the report category "C" defined. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup of the payroll schema.
  Incorrect Schema Assignment: The employee or payroll area may be assigned to a schema that is not correctly configured to include the necessary report categories.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications to the payroll schema, it is possible that the report category was inadvertently removed or not included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schema Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance).
  Load the relevant payroll schema and check if the report category "C" is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it or ensure that the schema is correctly configured to include it.
  
  
  
  Review Report Categories:
  
  In the schema, ensure that the report categories are correctly defined. You can do this by checking the relevant entries in the schema.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR functional consultant to understand the implications of adding or modifying report categories.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Assignment:
  
  Check if the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and schema. You can do this by reviewing the employee's master data in transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the payroll area is linked to the correct schema that includes the report category "C".
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll schema configuration and report categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on schema configuration.
  Consulting Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.