How To Fix 5C220 - Application: PY-CH (Swiss Payroll), client &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Application: PY-CH (Swiss Payroll), client &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when XPRA report RPU40BX_CH_SVLGARTS was executed.
This report converts entries in table T512W that are used by <ZK>Swiss
Payroll</>. The error occurred in client &V1&. The exact cause of the
error is included in one of the next two lines of the log.

System Response

Depending on the cause, some entries (that is, one or several wage
types) or all entries (that is, the entire client) are not converted.
This can cause errors in payroll (reports RPCALCC0 and RPCALCCM), and
in evaluations that process Swiss Payroll results, in client &V1& and
in all clients into which entries of table T512W are transported from
the above client with the value '02' in the MOLGA field.

How to fix this error?

<ZH>If you do not use <ZK>Swiss Payroll</> or do not run Swiss Payroll
in client &V1&, you can ignore this message and all other error
messages associated with the program</>.
If you use Swiss Payroll, you must remove the cause of the error and
restart the conversion report. You must do this before running your
first live payroll or evaluation in the affected client. <ZH>See the
long text of one of the next two lines of the log for a detailed
description of the exact error that has occurred and a suggested
solution to the problem</>. For further information on this conversion,
see the documentation on report RPU40BX_CH_SVLGARTS and note 426423.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you use Swiss Payroll, inform the HR system administrator who is
responsible.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C220 - Application: PY-CH (Swiss Payroll), client &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5C220 in the context of Swiss Payroll (Application: PY-CH) typically indicates an issue related to the payroll processing for a specific client. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the payroll process.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or rules may not be correctly configured for the specific client.
  Missing Master Data: Employee master data or payroll-related data may be incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not be valid or may not match the expected configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the payroll process for the specified client.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings for the client in transaction code SPRO. Ensure that all necessary settings for Swiss Payroll are correctly defined.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all required employee master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking infotypes related to payroll, such as infotype 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and 0002 (Personal Data).
  Review Payroll Period: Confirm that the payroll period you are trying to process is valid and that all prerequisites for that period have been met.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult Logs: Check the payroll log for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what went wrong. You can access the payroll log in transaction PC00_M99_CWTR (for the Swiss payroll).
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes related to error message 5C220 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_M99_CWTR (Payroll log), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Swiss Payroll for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5C220 error in Swiss Payroll.