How To Fix 3G183 - Payroll simulation: An input parameter was not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Payroll simulation: An input parameter was not specified

What causes this issue?

You should perform payroll simulation. When calling the relevant
module, the import parameter required for this is not specified.

System Response

Payroll simulation can not be executed.

How to fix this error?

In this case it is an internal program error.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G183 - Payroll simulation: An input parameter was not specified ?

  The SAP error message 3G183 indicates that during a payroll simulation, a required input parameter was not specified. This error typically occurs when the system expects certain parameters to be provided for the payroll calculation, but they are missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input Parameters: The most common cause is that one or more required input parameters for the payroll simulation have not been specified. This could include parameters like personnel number, payroll area, or specific selection criteria.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific payroll driver being used.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain payroll data, leading to incomplete parameter specification.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they might not be handling input parameters correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that all required input parameters are specified correctly in the payroll simulation transaction. This includes checking for:
  
  Personnel number
  Payroll area
  Period for which the simulation is being run
  Any other relevant selection criteria
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the parameters are correct, review the payroll configuration settings in the system. Check the payroll schema and ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the payroll simulation. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll simulation process to identify where the input parameters are being missed. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidance on the error message.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions like PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) or PC00_MXX_SIMU (Payroll Simulation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3G183 in your SAP payroll simulation.