How To Fix 5C173 - No payroll unit &2 found for personnel number &1 (Check feature &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No payroll unit &2 found for personnel number &1 (Check feature &4)

What causes this issue?

No payroll unit &V2& could be assigned to personnel number &V1& on the
date &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Check if the corresponding feature &V4& has been maintained correctly
in the IMG step <DS:SIMG.OHACUM210>Maintain Payroll Units</>
This feature could not assign payroll unit &V2& to personnel number
&V1& on key date &V3&. If required, adjust feature &V4& or create the
missing payroll unit &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C173 - No payroll unit &2 found for personnel number &1 (Check feature &4) ?

  The SAP error message 5C173 indicates that the system could not find a payroll unit for a specific personnel number. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system is unable to locate the necessary payroll configuration for the employee in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Unit: The payroll unit for the specified personnel number does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number provided may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  Feature Configuration: The feature referenced in the error message (indicated by &4) may not be correctly configured or may not be returning the expected payroll unit.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may not have been assigned to a payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in SAP (usually in the IMG under Payroll) and verify that the payroll unit exists for the specified personnel number.
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly assigned to the employee.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Double-check the personnel number to ensure it is correct and that the employee exists in the system.
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Review Feature Configuration:
  
  Check the feature mentioned in the error message (feature &4) using transaction code PE03. Ensure that it is correctly set up to return the appropriate payroll unit based on the employee's data.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the feature logic is correct.
  
  
  
  Employee Status:
  
  Ensure that the employee is active and has the correct status for payroll processing. If the employee is on leave or inactive, this may affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If applicable, run a payroll simulation for the employee to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with the payroll run or with the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PE03: Maintain Features
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll configuration and features.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5C173 in SAP.