How To Fix 3N035 - Payroll area & not closed for period & & The program stops.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3N - HR: Messages for Swedish Payroll

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Payroll area & not closed for period & & The program stops.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3N035 - Payroll area & not closed for period & & The program stops. ?

  The SAP error message 3N035 indicates that the payroll area is not closed for the specified period, which prevents the payroll process from proceeding. This error typically occurs during the payroll processing phase when the system checks if the payroll area has been closed for the relevant period.
  Cause:
  
  Payroll Area Not Closed: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll area for the specified period has not been closed. This can happen if the payroll processing for that period has not been completed or if the payroll area was not properly closed in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the payroll area from being closed.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to run the payroll may not have the necessary permissions to close the payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Close the Payroll Area:
  
  Navigate to the payroll area settings in SAP.
  Check the status of the payroll area for the specified period.
  If it is not closed, proceed to close it. This usually involves running the payroll process for that period and ensuring all necessary steps are completed.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Processing Steps:
  
  Ensure that all required payroll processing steps have been completed for the period in question. This includes time evaluation, posting to accounting, and any other necessary steps.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the payroll area in the SAP system. Ensure that all settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies that could prevent the payroll area from being closed.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate permissions to close the payroll area. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the payroll module you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to manage payroll areas and run payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3N035 and successfully close the payroll area for the specified period.