How To Fix HRPAYUS_MESSAGES039 - SAP client-specific level: &1&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_MESSAGES - Message class for US Payroll functionalities

• Message number: 039

• Message text: SAP client-specific level: &1&2

What causes this issue?

Current cyclic and Regulatory Bulletin levels for client-specific tables
in the SAP system. This data is maintained by the <LS>Synchronize
Payroll Tax Data</> (
<DS:RE.RPUPAYUS_SYNC_TAX_DATA>RPUPAYUS_SYNC_TAX_DATA</>) report.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES039 - SAP client-specific level: &1&2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES039 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing within the SAP HR module, specifically for the US payroll. The message indicates that there is a problem with the payroll processing for a specific employee or group of employees.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by various factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required data for payroll processing may be missing or incorrectly entered in the employee master data or payroll infotypes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of payroll schemas, rules, or other related settings in the system.
  Time Evaluation Errors: If time evaluation has not been processed correctly, it can lead to errors during payroll processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute payroll for the specified employee or group.
  Custom Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements may be interfering with standard payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYUS_MESSAGES039 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify that all necessary employee data is complete and accurate. This includes checking infotypes such as 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0002 (Personal Data), and any payroll-specific infotypes.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking payroll schemas, rules, and any customizations that may have been implemented.
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, ensure that time evaluation has been run successfully for the relevant period. You can do this by using transaction code PT60 or PT61.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payroll has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Review the payroll log for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can access the payroll log using transaction PC00_MXX_CALC or similar.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific error message for additional guidance. You can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYUS_MESSAGES039 for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the HRPAYUS_MESSAGES039 error in your SAP system.