How To Fix HRTIM00CATS061 - Personnel area/subarea &/& does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00CATS - CATS Messages that Are Also Used in HR

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Personnel area/subarea &/& does not exist

What causes this issue?

The personnel area and personnel subarea you entered were either not
created, or may not be used in combination.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your settings in Customizing to see whether the personnel area
and personnel subarea were created and whether they may be used in
combination.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00CATS061 - Personnel area/subarea &/& does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00CATS061 indicates that the specified personnel area and subarea combination does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of time management or when working with the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Area/Subarea: The personnel area or subarea entered in the transaction or program does not match any existing entries in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The personnel area/subarea may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the personnel area or subarea code being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified personnel area/subarea.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Personnel Area/Subarea:
  
  Check the personnel area and subarea codes being used. Ensure that they are correctly entered and correspond to valid entries in the system.
  You can use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to look up the personnel area and subarea for a specific employee.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Organizational Data > Define Personnel Areas and Personnel Subareas to verify that the personnel area and subarea are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/IT Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct personnel area/subarea, consult with your HR or IT team to confirm the correct codes and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified personnel area/subarea. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any necessary corrections, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to personnel administration and time management for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRTIM00CATS061 error message.