How To Fix 5C212 - Payroll units have not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Payroll units have not been defined

What causes this issue?

For successful conversion, the payroll units for the different
application keys must be defined through an assigned feature.
You make this assignment in <zh>HR-CH: Assignment of Application Keys
to Payroll Units</> view V_T5C3J.

System Response

The conversion is cancelled because no information on the features
generated is available.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the above-mentioned view contains the required entries. The
table T5C3J has the delivery class C. This means that an adjustment to
client 000 should be completed first.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C212 - Payroll units have not been defined ?

  The SAP error message 5C212 indicates that payroll units have not been defined in the system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to process payroll but cannot find the necessary configuration for payroll units, which are essential for calculating employee compensation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll units (such as hourly, daily, or monthly rates) have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area may not be correctly defined or linked to the payroll units.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not have the required payroll unit information.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Payroll Units:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Define Payroll Units.
  Ensure that the necessary payroll units are defined for your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the payroll area is correctly set up and linked to the defined payroll units.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Define Payroll Areas.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master records to ensure that the payroll unit is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction code PA30 to view and edit employee data.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on payroll unit configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation transaction (replace XX with your country code).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Payroll.