How To Fix 57271 - No comparison possible (&1 is an interface without payroll)

57271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 57 - Component 709: Interface to external payroll system

• Message number: 271

• Message text: No comparison possible (&1 is an interface without payroll)

What causes this issue?

In the interface format attributes, you have set interface &1 to run
without Payroll.

System Response

An adjustment is neither necessary or possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 57271 - No comparison possible (&1 is an interface without payroll) ?

  The SAP error message 57271, which states "No comparison possible (&1 is an interface without payroll)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is attempting to perform a comparison or operation involving an interface that does not have payroll data associated with it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Interface Configuration: The interface specified in the error message is configured in a way that it does not support payroll processing. This could be due to incorrect settings or missing configurations in the interface.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incomplete payroll data for the employee or the interface being referenced.
  Incorrect Employee Group/Subgroup: The employee group or subgroup may not be set up for payroll processing, leading to this error when trying to access payroll-related functions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with payroll data, they may not be