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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 correctly handling the interface.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Interface Configuration: Review the configuration of the interface in question. Ensure that it is set up to handle payroll data. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Verify Employee Data: Ensure that the employee data is complete and that the employee is assigned to a valid payroll area. You can check this in the HR master data.
  Review Employee Group/Subgroup: Make sure that the employee group and subgroup are correctly configured for payroll processing. This can be checked in the employee's master data.
  Consult Documentation: If the interface is part of a third-party system or custom development, consult the relevant documentation to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle payroll data.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to identify where the error is occurring and why the comparison is failing.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to payroll processing and interface configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP HCM and payroll processing.