How To Fix P2855 - Receiving personnel area and company code have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Receiving personnel area and company code have been deleted

What causes this issue?

No data has been specified for the recipient other than
personnel area and company code.
An entry in these fields is meaningless
unless either the
- receiving cost center
- receiving project or
- receiving work order
is specified.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2855 - Receiving personnel area and company code have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message P2855, which states "Receiving personnel area and company code have been deleted," typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a personnel area or company code that has been marked as deleted in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Personnel Area/Company Code: The personnel area or company code associated with the employee record has been deleted from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, where the employee's records reference a personnel area or company code that no longer exists.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or configuration settings in SAP may have led to the deletion of the personnel area or company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the personnel area and company code are correctly set up and active.
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant sections under "Organizational Management" or "Enterprise Structure" to check the status of the personnel area and company code.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Entries: If the personnel area or company code was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it.
  
  This may involve re-creating the personnel area or company code in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings and relationships are correctly established.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Records: If the personnel area or company code has been changed or deleted, update the employee records to reflect the current valid personnel area and company code.
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to update the employee's information.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Data: Investigate if there are any related data entries (e.g., infotypes) that reference the deleted personnel area or company code and update or delete them as necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30, SPRO, and SE16 (for data browsing) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant data in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules for further assistance.