How To Fix 3G142 - Control record for payroll area &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Control record for payroll area &1 is missing

What causes this issue?

The employee has been rejected because the control record for the
relevent payroll area &V1& was not found.

How to fix this error?

Create the control record for the payroll area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G142 - Control record for payroll area &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message 3G142 indicates that there is a missing control record for a specific payroll area in the system. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system cannot find the necessary control record that defines the parameters and settings for the payroll area in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Record: The primary cause of this error is that the control record for the specified payroll area has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll area in the system, such as incorrect settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver) to check if the control record for the specified payroll area exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Control Record:
  
  Use transaction code PA03 to create a new control record for the payroll area.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the payroll area, period, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area in the system using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area and ensure that the payroll area is correctly defined and configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data related to the employees assigned to the payroll area.
  Run consistency checks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll processing for your specific country version to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Control Records), PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Driver), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify control records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Payroll for further assistance.