How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN013 - Enter at least one valid legal person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA_EN - Error Messages for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter at least one valid legal person

What causes this issue?

Enter a legal person for which the wage return process for the selected
year is closed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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 HRPAYNLLA_EN013 - Enter at least one valid legal person ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN013 ("Enter at least one valid legal person") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires at least one valid legal entity (or legal person) to be specified for the payroll processing or related functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Legal Person: The most common cause of this error is that the payroll run or the transaction you are trying to execute does not have a valid legal person assigned. This could happen if the employee's data is incomplete or if the configuration for the legal entities is not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for legal entities in the system may not be properly defined, or the employee may not be assigned to a legal entity.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the legal person field is left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and that a valid legal person is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the employee's record in the SAP system and checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  Verify Legal Entity Configuration: Check the configuration of legal entities in the system. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > HCM > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Define Legal Entities.
  Ensure that the legal entities are correctly defined and that they are linked to the relevant payroll areas.
  
  
  
  Assign Legal Person: If the employee is not assigned to a legal person, you may need to assign them to the correct legal entity. This can usually be done in the employee's organizational assignment infotype.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to check for any inconsistencies in the employee's data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that pertain to organizational assignment and payroll processing, particularly Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYNLLA_EN013 error and proceed with your payroll processing or related activities in SAP.