How To Fix 5C202 - Payroll units not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Payroll units not found

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistancy in Customizing for the
<DS:DE.P02_ANWSCHCH>application key</> and payroll units.
Possible reasons:
A payroll unit is assigned to an application key with a feature for an
evaluation period. However, it does not exist as an entity.
The specification of a table for the payroll units is missing in an
application key.

System Response

No payroll units are determined.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the payroll unit settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C202 - Payroll units not found ?

  The SAP error message 5C202: Payroll units not found typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary payroll units for the specified employee or payroll period. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Data: The payroll units for the employee may not have been created or may be missing for the specified period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll area.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be correctly set up, including missing infotypes related to payroll.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the periods for which payroll units have been defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Data: Verify that the payroll units exist for the employee in question. You can do this by checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments) and ensuring that the payroll data is complete.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the payroll schema and payroll area are correctly configured. Check the settings in the SPRO transaction under the payroll configuration.
  Update Employee Master Data: If the employee's master data is incomplete, update the necessary infotypes to include the required payroll information.
  Verify Payroll Period: Make sure that the payroll period you are trying to process is valid and that payroll units have been defined for that period.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process payroll data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data.
  Payroll Logs: Review payroll logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR and Payroll.