How To Fix HRPAYNLPR_EN020 - Payroll area &1 is not set to &2 for return in-period &4

HRPAYNLPR_EN020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLPR_EN - Pension Return NL

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Payroll area &1 is not set to &2 for return in-period &4

What causes this issue?

The payroll run for payroll area &V1& for period &V3& has not been
completed (status &V2&).

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?

Complete the payroll run or change the return period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN020 - Payroll area &1 is not set to &2 for return in-period &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN020 indicates that there is a mismatch in the configuration of the payroll area for a specific return in the payroll process. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands, where specific payroll areas must be configured correctly to ensure that payroll calculations and returns are processed accurately.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the payroll area specified in the payroll processing does not match the expected configuration for the return in the specified period. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area may not be set up correctly in the system for the specified return period.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry for the payroll area or the return period.
  Changes in Payroll Area: If there have been recent changes to the payroll area settings, it may not be reflected in the current processing.
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