How To Fix HRPAYSV017 - Maintain work center data in infotype 0001

HRPAYSV017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSV - Messages for HR_DISPLAY_ERROR_LIST SI Reports

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maintain work center data in infotype 0001

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HRPAYSV017 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYSV017, which states "Maintain work center data in infotype 0001," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll processing. This error indicates that there is missing or incomplete data in the Work Center field of Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Center Data: The employee's record in Infotype 0001 does not have the Work Center field filled out.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it requires Work Center data for payroll processing, but it has not been maintained.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the Work Center information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the Work Center data in Infotype 0001 for the affected employee. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Record:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel