How To Fix PG434 - The entered combination of personnel area and subarea is not permissible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 434

• Message text: The entered combination of personnel area and subarea is not permissible

What causes this issue?

The combination '&V1&' in the <LS>Personnel area</> field and '&V2&' in
the <LS>Personnel subarea</> field is not valid in your enterprise
under the current settings.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and choose a valid assignment for the personnel area
and personnel subarea.

Procedure for System Administrators

The possible combinations of personnel areas and subareas are specified
in the <LS>Personnel area/subarea</> table (T001P). If you want
additional assignments of personnel areas and subareas to be
permissible, enter the relevant combination in the table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG434 - The entered combination of personnel area and subarea is not permissible ?

  The SAP error message PG434, which states "The entered combination of personnel area and subarea is not permissible," typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when there is an issue with the configuration of personnel areas and subareas in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The personnel area and subarea combination may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the combination is not defined in the system or if it has been deactivated.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect personnel area or subarea, leading to a mismatch.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure (like mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring) may not have been reflected in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create records for the specified personnel area and subarea.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings