How To Fix HRPSGB061 - No Primary Contract (&1 - &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No Primary Contract (&1 - &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB061 - No Primary Contract (&1 - &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB061 "No Primary Contract (&1 - &2)" typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll modules when the system is unable to find a primary contract for an employee. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Primary Contract: The employee may not have a primary contract defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for employee contracts may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data, such as incorrect infotype entries.
  Contract Status: The contract may be inactive or terminated, leading the system to not recognize it as a primary contract.
  Multiple Contracts: If there are multiple contracts for an employee, the system may not be able to determine which one is the primary contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction PA20 or PA30) and check the contract details.
  Ensure that there is a primary contract defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Infotypes:
  
  Check relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment, Infotype 0002 - Personal Data) to ensure that the contract information is correctly entered.
  Make sure that the contract is marked as primary if there are multiple contracts.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to employee contracts. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Personnel Management.
  Ensure that the settings for primary contracts are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Contract Status:
  
  Verify the status of the contract. If it is inactive or terminated, you may need to reactivate it or create a new primary contract.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with 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 PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that pertain to employee contracts, such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0016 (Contract Elements).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPSGB061 error and implement the appropriate solution.