How To Fix HRPAYUS_CE008 - No personnel assignment exists in common paymaster tax company &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_CE - Messages for US payroll CE

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No personnel assignment exists in common paymaster tax company &1

What causes this issue?

According to the <ZK>Additional Withholding Information US</> infotype
(0234), subtype FED, tax company &V1& is the common paymaster for
personnel assignment &V2& from &V3& to &V4&.
However, there is no valid, active personnel assignment for this person
for tax company &V1&.

System Response

The action is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Disable the common paymaster flag in infotype 234, subtype FED.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_CE008 - No personnel assignment exists in common paymaster tax company &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_CE008 indicates that there is no personnel assignment for an employee in the specified common paymaster tax company. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with multiple companies or paymasters in the United States.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personnel Assignment: The employee does not have a valid personnel assignment in the specified tax company. This could happen if the employee was not assigned to the correct company code or if the assignment was not created properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the common paymaster setup may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in personnel assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors in the employee's master data, such as incorrect company code or tax company assignments.
  Employee Status: The employee may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personnel Assignment: Verify that the employee has a valid personnel assignment in the specified tax company. You can do this by checking the employee's master data in the SAP system (transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Review Common Paymaster Configuration: Ensure that the common paymaster configuration is set up correctly in the system. This includes checking the relationships between different company codes and ensuring that the tax company is correctly defined.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are errors in the employee's master data, correct them. This may involve updating the employee's assignment to the correct company code or tax company.
  Employee Status Check: Ensure that the employee is active and eligible for payroll processing. If the employee is inactive, you may need to reactivate them or resolve any issues related to their status.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling common paymaster configurations and personnel assignments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  Common Paymaster: Understand the concept of a common paymaster, which allows multiple companies to process payroll for employees who may work across different entities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the employee is processed correctly.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll configurations.