How To Fix HRPAYSA070 - The new sponsor to which is transferred is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSA - Mesasge class for package PC24

• Message number: 070

• Message text: The new sponsor to which is transferred is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSA070 - The new sponsor to which is transferred is required ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSA070 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee data transfers or changes in sponsorship (such as a change in funding source or cost center).
  Cause:
  The error message "HRPAYSA070 The new sponsor to which is transferred is required" indicates that the system requires a new sponsor (or funding source) to be specified for an employee's payroll or cost allocation. This usually happens when:
  
  An employee's cost center or funding source is being changed, but the new sponsor has not been defined in the system.
  The payroll processing requires a valid sponsor to allocate costs correctly, and the system cannot proceed without this information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction PA30).
  Verify the current cost center and sponsor information. Ensure that the new sponsor is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define New Sponsor:
  
  If the new sponsor is not defined, you will need to create or update the sponsor information in the relevant configuration settings.
  This can typically be done in the following areas:
  
  Cost Center Configuration: Ensure that the new cost center is active and has the appropriate sponsor assigned.
  Funding Source Configuration: If applicable, ensure that the funding source is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  
  
  Payroll Control Record:
  
  Check the payroll control record to ensure that it is set up correctly for the period in which you are processing payroll. The control record should allow for changes in sponsors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing and sponsor configuration for any specific steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll processing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to HRPAYSA070 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee data and sponsor configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.