HRWPC_PCR008 - Combination of pers area &1, pers subarea &2 + country grp &3 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_PCR - Messages for Personal Change Request

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Combination of pers area &1, pers subarea &2 + country grp &3 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_PCR008 - Combination of pers area &1, pers subarea &2 + country grp &3 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_PCR008 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of personnel area, personnel subarea, and country group in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises when the system encounters a configuration that is not valid or not allowed based on the defined settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The combination of personnel area, personnel subarea, and country group may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may have incorrect or incomplete information regarding the personnel area, personnel subarea, or country group.
  Country-Specific Settings: Certain country-specific payroll configurations may not support the combination being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for personnel areas and subareas. Ensure that the combination of personnel area, personnel subarea, and country group is defined correctly.
  Verify the settings in the T001 (Company Codes) and T500P (Personnel Area/Subarea) tables to ensure that the combinations are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data in the PA30 transaction. Ensure that the personnel area, personnel subarea, and country group are correctly assigned.
  If there are discrepancies, update the employee's master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payroll configuration for the specific country to ensure that you are following the correct guidelines.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For employee master data maintenance.
  SE11: To view table definitions and data.
  
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  T001: Company Codes
  T500P: Personnel Area/Subarea
  T5D1A: Country Groupings
  
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and specific country payroll documentation can provide additional context and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRWPC_PCR008 error message.