How To Fix 3L251 - No payroll results exist for the selection conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 251

• Message text: No payroll results exist for the selection conditions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L251 - No payroll results exist for the selection conditions ?

  The SAP error message 3L251 ("No payroll results exist for the selection conditions") typically occurs when a user attempts to access payroll results for an employee or a group of employees, but the system cannot find any payroll data that matches the specified selection criteria. This can happen in various transactions related to payroll processing, such as when generating reports or viewing payroll results.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Payroll Run Executed: The most common reason for this error is that no payroll run has been executed for the selected period or employee. If payroll has not been processed, there will be no results to display.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing payroll results. This could include incorrect dates, employee numbers, or other parameters.
  
  
  Data Archiving: Payroll results may have been archived, and the system is unable to retrieve them due to the archiving settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view payroll results for the selected employees.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the payroll data that prevent the results from being displayed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Processing: Ensure that payroll has been processed for the relevant period. You can do this by checking the payroll run status in the relevant transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC, where XX is the country code).
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Make sure that the employee numbers, period, and other parameters are correct.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: If payroll results have been archived, check the archiving settings and ensure that the relevant data is still accessible. You may need to restore archived data if necessary.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view payroll results. You may need to contact your system administrator to verify your access rights.
  
  
  Consult Technical Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to payroll processing include:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll results display
  PC00_MXX_CWTR: Payroll results report
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payroll processing and error message 3L251.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.