How To Fix RP170 - Please enter a valid combination of personnel area and subarea

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Please enter a valid combination of personnel area and subarea

What causes this issue?

This personnel subarea is not defined for the current personnel area.
Please choose a permissible personnel subarea.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP170 - Please enter a valid combination of personnel area and subarea ?

  The SAP error message RP170, which states "Please enter a valid combination of personnel area and subarea," typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when there is an issue with the combination of personnel area and personnel subarea being used in a transaction or report.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Combination: The personnel area and personnel subarea combination entered does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect selection.
  Configuration Issues: The personnel area and subarea may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the configuration was recently changed or if the necessary entries were not made.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or infotypes related to the personnel area and subarea.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified personnel area or subarea.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Verify that the personnel area and personnel subarea entered are correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Configuration Check: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for personnel areas and subareas.
  Ensure that the combination of personnel area and personnel subarea is defined and active.
  
  
  Master Data Review: 
  
  Check the employee master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30) to ensure that the personnel area and subarea are correctly assigned to the employee.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified personnel area and subarea. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may be associated with personnel area and subarea, such as infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RP170 error message in SAP.