How To Fix 5C186 - No payroll units could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 186

• Message text: No payroll units could be determined

What causes this issue?

No payroll units can be generated, as no record of <zh>Organizational
Assignment</> infotype 0001 can be found for the employee.

System Response

Payroll units remain blank.

How to fix this error?

Chech the employee's master data. If required, change the key date for
the report run.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C186 - No payroll units could be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5C186: No payroll units could be determined typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system was unable to identify any payroll units for the specified employee or group of employees during the payroll run.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Data: The employee may not have been assigned to a payroll area or may not have any payroll data maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area assigned to the employee may not be configured correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Inactive Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not be active or may not have been set up correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll driver.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for payroll processing (e.g., inactive, on leave, etc.).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee has been assigned to the correct payroll area and that all necessary payroll-related data is maintained in their master record.
  Review Payroll Area Configuration: Ensure that the payroll area is correctly configured in the system and that it is active for the relevant payroll period.
  Check Payroll Period Settings: Confirm that the payroll period you are trying to process is open and active. You can do this by checking the payroll control record.
  Validate Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema and ensure that it is correctly set up to process the payroll for the relevant employee group.
  Employee Status Check: Ensure that the employee's status allows for payroll processing. If the employee is on leave or inactive, you may need to adjust their status or process payroll differently.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues before executing the actual payroll run.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee details, PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to run payroll, and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Control Record) to check payroll periods.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HCM documentation for detailed information on payroll configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.