How To Fix /PRA/PAY_PROC021 - No Marketing Legend Code: &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PAY_PROC -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No Marketing Legend Code: &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC021 - No Marketing Legend Code: &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC021 No Marketing Legend Code: &1 &2 &3 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with marketing-related data in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid marketing legend code for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Marketing Legend Code: The primary cause of this error is that the marketing legend code required for the payroll or marketing process is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to marketing legends.
  Data Entry Errors: The parameters (&1, &2, &3) may refer to specific entries or codes that are incorrectly entered or do not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and ensure that the marketing legend codes are properly defined.
  Verify that the marketing legend codes are assigned to the relevant payroll or marketing processes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the entries for the parameters (&1, &2, &3) in the error message. Ensure that they correspond to valid and existing marketing legend codes in the system.
  If you have access to the database or relevant tables, you can query to see if the codes exist.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Codes:
  
  If the required marketing legend code is indeed missing, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the code in the relevant configuration area and ensuring it is linked to the appropriate processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to marketing legend codes and payroll processing to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE16 (for table data viewing).
  Tables: Look into tables that may store marketing legend codes or payroll-related configurations, such as T5PRA or similar tables depending on your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.