HRSFEC_IT_MAPPING005 - Payroll area &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_IT_MAPPING - Message Class for Infotype Mapping Logic

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Payroll area &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_IT_MAPPING005 - Payroll area &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_IT_MAPPING005 indicates that the payroll area specified in the system is unknown or not recognized. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central integration with SAP ERP HCM, particularly when there is an issue with the mapping of payroll areas between the two systems.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area specified in the integration settings may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch in the payroll area mapping between SuccessFactors and SAP ERP HCM.
  Missing Payroll Area: The payroll area might not have been created or activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process executing the integration may not have the necessary permissions to access the payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the configuration of payroll areas in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the payroll area you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Mapping:
  
  Review the mapping settings in the integration configuration between SuccessFactors and SAP ERP HCM.
  Ensure that the payroll area in SuccessFactors corresponds correctly to the payroll area in SAP.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Payroll Area:
  
  If the payroll area is missing, create it in the SAP system using transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration path.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account executing the integration has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll area.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for specific details on configuring payroll areas and integration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: To check employee master data and payroll area assignments.
  
  
  Integration Settings: Review the integration settings in the SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) or middleware being used for the connection between SuccessFactors and SAP ERP HCM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.