How To Fix PG246 - Enter the personnel area, personnel number is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Enter the personnel area, personnel number is ignored

What causes this issue?

The wage type can only be validated if the <DS:DE.MOLGA>country
grouping</> is known. You must therefore enter the personnel area. The
system ignores the personnel number you have entered because
<DS:SIMG.OHIXT77S0>personnel number validation</> has been deactivated.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG246 - Enter the personnel area, personnel number is ignored ?

  The SAP error message PG246 "Enter the personnel area, personnel number is ignored" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the system expects a personnel area to be specified, but it is not provided. This can happen in various transactions or reports where the personnel area is a required field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personnel Area: The most common cause of this error is that the personnel area field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the personnel area in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the personnel number without specifying the corresponding personnel area, leading the system to ignore the personnel number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Personnel Area: Ensure that you enter a valid personnel area in the relevant field. This is usually a dropdown list that should contain the available personnel areas configured in your SAP system.
  Check Configuration: