How To Fix 5C855 - Select a payroll year for the payroll period

5C855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Select a payroll year for the payroll period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C855 - Select a payroll year for the payroll period ?

  The SAP error message 5C855 ("Select a payroll year for the payroll period") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a specific payroll year to be selected for the payroll period you are trying to process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Year: The payroll year has not been specified in the payroll processing transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll period may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to select a payroll year.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the payroll year or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Payroll Year:
  
  When you are in the payroll processing screen, ensure that you have selected the correct payroll year from the dropdown or input field. This is usually found in the payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC, where MXX is the