How To Fix PA281 - Maintain employee group/subgroup in infotype Contract Elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Maintain employee group/subgroup in infotype Contract Elements

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create or change a data record for an applicant for
one of the following infotypes:

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

<LS>Planned working time</> (0007) infotype
<LS>Basic pay</> (0008) infotype
<LS>Recurring payments/deductions</> (0014) infotype
<LS>Completed payment</> (0015) infotype
These infotypes need the planned (future) employee groups and planned
employee subgroups for the applicants. This data is entered in the
relevant fields in the <LS>Contract Elements</> (0016) infotype.
In your system, these fields for the applicants are not sufficiently
maintained in the time period you chose.

How to fix this error?

Process the <LS>Employee group</> and <LS>Employee subgroup</> fields
for the applicant in the <LS>Contract Elements</> (0016) infotype in
the chosen time period or choose the time period of the new infotype
record relevant to a data record that is already available in the
<LS>Contract Elements</> (0016) infotype.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA281 - Maintain employee group/subgroup in infotype Contract Elements ?

  The SAP error message PA281, which states "Maintain employee group/subgroup in infotype Contract Elements," typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrect configuration in the employee's infotype records, specifically in the Contract Elements (Infotype 0016). This infotype is crucial for defining the employee's contractual details, including their employee group and subgroup.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employee Group/Subgroup: The employee group and subgroup fields in the Contract Elements infotype (0016) are not filled out.
  Incorrect Configuration: The employee group or subgroup may not be valid or properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to incomplete information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to maintain the infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  Access Infotype 0016: Go to the employee's master data and access Infotype 0016 (Contract Elements).
  Maintain Employee Group/Subgroup:
  
  Ensure that the Employee Group and Employee Subgroup fields are filled in correctly.
  If the fields are blank, enter the appropriate values based on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the employee group and subgroup are correctly defined in the system. This can be done through the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Infotypes > Define Employee Groups and Employee Subgroups to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the infotype and check if the error persists.
  Authorization Check: If you are unable to make changes, check with your SAP administrator to ensure you have the necessary authorizations to maintain employee data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0016 (Contract Elements): This infotype is used to maintain contractual details of employees, including their employment status, group, and subgroup.
  Employee Group/Subgroup: These classifications are essential for payroll processing, reporting, and compliance with labor laws.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: To maintain employee master data.
  PA20: To display employee master data.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.