How To Fix 3G512 - Persons selected and for whom payroll has been run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Persons selected and for whom payroll has been run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G512 - Persons selected and for whom payroll has been run ?

  The SAP error message 3G512 typically indicates that there are persons selected for whom payroll has already been processed. This error often occurs during payroll processing when the system detects that the selected employees have already had their payroll run for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payroll Run: The most common cause is that the payroll for the selected employees has already been executed for the same period.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to choose employees for payroll processing may include those who have already been processed.
  Payroll Lock: The payroll period may be locked, preventing further processing for those employees.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the payroll status for the selected employees. You can do this by checking the payroll results in the relevant infotypes or using transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll).
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria to exclude employees who have already had payroll processed for the specified period.
  Unlock Payroll Period: If necessary, unlock the payroll period if you need to make adjustments. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorization.
  Re-run Payroll: If you need to re-run payroll for specific employees, ensure that you have corrected any issues and then proceed with the payroll run again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  Always ensure that you have the necessary backups and authorizations before making changes to payroll data or configurations.